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EDGEWOOD, MD — A man eluding police crashed into four other vehicles Tuesday afternoon, causing a fiery collision that ultimately killed the driver.

Harford County sheriff's deputies with the crime suppression unit saw a suspected drug transaction unfold on Meadowood Drive. Deputies attempted to stop the suspect vehicle, which had multiple vehicle violations, near Long Bar Harbor. But the driver refused to stop, police said.

The driver continued eastbound on Route 40 through the intersection of Bata Boulevard. When he entered the intersection of Route 40 and Route 543 and crashed into four vehicles. The suspect driver was trapped inside the vehicle and died in the crash.

The Attorney General’s Independent Investigative Division will be investigating the incident.

When authorities attempted to stop the vehicle near Long Bar Harbor, the driver refused to pull over.

The driver then headed eastbound on Route 40 and passed through the intersection at Bata Boulevard.

Upon reaching the intersection of Route 40 and Route 543, police said the vehicle collided with four other cars, causing the suspect's vehicle to catch fire.

The driver in the car became trapped due to the crash and died.

Officials said the entire police pursuit lasted 96 seconds.

Two individuals were taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Authorities reported that the only person who died in the incident was the suspect.

Sheriff Gahler said they believe they know who the suspect is but are not releasing the suspect's name at this time, adding that he is an adult.

Watch the full video of officials providing an update below:

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The Maryland Office of the Attorney General announced that the Independent Investigations Division is on the scene investigating.