WICHITA, Kansas (KSN) -- A 33-year-old Wichita-area man died when he crashed into a power poll at North High School following a chase from police.
Officers were called out to a domestic violence call near Harry and Rock Road shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday. Investigators say police witnessed the suspect fleeing from the scene.
"The vehicle was traveling at a high-rate of speed," said Capt. Hassan Ramzah. Ramzah said police were investigating reports the domestic violence disturbance involved a gun.
According to Ramzah, officers called off the chase near 21st and Broadway because of dangerous speeds. Investigators say the suspect turned onto Arkansas and then crashed into a power poll in front of North High School.
The 33-year-old man was declared dead at a local hospital a short time later.
Police have not released the man's identity.
