A police chase that began in a neighboring suburb ended in Fort Worth on Sunday when the suspect crashed into a light pole and died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.

What we know: The pursuit, initiated by the North Richland Hills Police Department, entered Fort Worth city limits before the suspect lost control of the vehicle near the 4700 block of West Loop 820, according to a Fort Worth Police Department media advisory.

The vehicle crashed into a light pole and came to a stop in the southbound lanes of traffic.