Kentucky State Police are investigating a chase that ended in a shooting in pike county.

Elkhorn City Police Chief Bobby Sexton approached a vehicle when the driver took off, starting a 16-mile chase.

Troopers said the suspect in the police chase tried to run over a trooper or officer after that shots were fired.

The driver was pronounced dead on the scene. No one else was in the car.

Kentucky State Police said the road is back open but drivers should be careful in the area for the next few days, as troopers may be back out there for further investigation.