Halifax Regional Police say a 29-year-old man has died after he fled from police and fell off the Macdonald Bridge Monday morning.
In a news release, police say officers became involved in a “slow speed pursuit” at around 2:30 a.m. of a man who was driving a vehicle dangerously around the Macdonald and MacKay bridges.
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Police say the chase resulted in the man fleeing his vehicle on foot, then falling off the Macdonald Bridge, resulting in his death.
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The matter has been referred to Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team, which investigates serious incidents arising from police actions in Nova Scotia.
SiRT confirmed in a news release Monday that it has taken over the investigation.
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