EVANGELINE PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - A Ville Platte man lost his life in a fatal crash after refusing to stop for Ville Platt police.

Gary Macneil Sims, 41, of Ville Platte was driving a 2004 Toyota Camry believed to belong to a woman who had reported that hers was taken without permission. When police tried to stop, Sims sped away and police began pursuit.

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According to Louisiana State Police, the Camry exited LA 10 near Pelican Road. Sims lost control of the vehicle, which turned over several times before hitting a utility pole.

Sims was unrestrained at the time of the crash and was ejected from the vehicle. A toxicology test could not be performed due to the extent of his injuries, however.

The crash is under investigation by State Police Troop I.

In all, Troop I has investigated 48 fatal crashes that have resulted in 54 deaths this year.

You can see Troop I's full press release here.

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