Driver fatally crashes during pursuit in Stockton

A driver died Friday night near Stockton after leading deputies on a pursuit and crashing, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.   

At about 7 p.m. deputies initiated a pursuit on a vehicle after its driver was allegedly driving recklessly in the area of Charter Way and S. Harrison Street. 

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Deputies alleged that the unidentified driver failed to yield and crashed at Lincoln Street and Scott's Avenue.   

The driver was taken to a hospital and later was pronounced dead, police said.   

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A multi-agency protocol investigation was initiated and the identity of the driver was pending notification to

 family as of Friday.