Car Crashes into Utility Pole, Restaurant, One Dead in Richland County

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One person is dead after a police chase ended when a suspect struck a utility pole and crashed into a restaurant, say Richland County Deputies.
According to officials, the passenger in the car died and the driver was taken to the hospital.

After the suspect hit a utility pole, officials say it fell onto a Deputy’s car, the officer was not hurt.

Deputies say the suspects car then crashed into a waffle house, starting a fire that was quickly put out.
The crash happened at the corner of Farrow Road and Parklane Road.
We are continuiing to follow this developing story.
Stay with ABC Columbia news for updates.