CLAY CO. – A death investigation is underway after a pursuit in Clay County on Wednesday, June 4, ended with the death of the driver.

At approximately 5:00 p.m., Trooper Caleb Cannon was dispatched to investigate a suspicious subject and vehicle near a residence in Cory, IN, but the subject had left before his arrival. Shortly after, Trooper Cannon located a vehicle matching the description traveling eastbound on County Road 300 South. He observed the vehicle travel left of center and stop in the middle of the roadway. Trooper Cannon attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed to yield, initiating a low-speed pursuit southbound on County Road 300 toward State Road 59.

Upon reaching State Road 59, the Clay County Sheriff’s Department successfully deployed stop sticks, which deflat

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