Man Dies After Driving Vehicle Over Cliff During Police Pursuit in Southern California

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AZUSA, Calif.—A man who eluded Azusa police Sept. 7 died after driving a vehicle over a cliff in the Angeles National Forest.

Officers received a call regarding a welfare check on a person exhibiting mental health concerns around 1:05 p.m., according to Azusa Police Department spokesman Lt. Jake Bushey.