2 dead after police chase ends with deadly crash in New Garden Township, Chester County

A police chase ended in a deadly crash early Friday morning.

It happened around 1:30 a.m. near Gap Newport Pike and Sharp Road in New Garden Township, Chester County.

Police say the chase started over a traffic stop.

Authorities say Pennsylvania state police were pursuing the vehicle when it lost control and crashed.

One person was trapped inside the vehicle and later pronounced dead.

A second person inside the vehicle was taken to a nearby hospital but also later pronouned dead.

No police were injured.

Crash investigators remain on the scene.