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An investigation has now been launched by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)
A man has died after crashing his car into a tree during a police chase near Luton.
Officers from Bedfordshire Police in a marked car were alerted to a grey Audi driving without lights on in High Street South in Dunstable.
The driver failed to stop for police and a pursuit ensued as the vehicle quickly made off on the A5183 towards Markyate.
At around 10.37pm, the grey Audi left the carriageway and crashed with a tree.
Officers quickly began first aid care and were later supported by emergency services on the man.
However despite best efforts, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 11.30pm.
His next of kin have now been informed and are being supported by specialist offers.
Bedfordshire Police has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in line with the standard protocols.
Detectives from the IOPC have since launched an investigation.
A cordon was in place on the A5 between the Kensworth Turn and Caddington whilst emergency services responded.
