Police: Driver sought in fatal crash wounded by detective

WILKINSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A vehicle fleeing police struck and killed a motor bike operator in western Pennsylvania, and the suspected driver was shot and wounded by police before he was captured, authorities said.

Allegheny County police say a Monroeville officer tried to stop a driver who had arrest warrants for “multiple felonies," but the driver fled. Police said the pursuit went into Wilkinsburg, where the vehicle hit a mini motor bike. The Allegheny County medical examiner's office said 39-year-old Luis Hernandez later died at a hospital.

County detectives later spotted the vehicle with the suspect inside, and police said the driver tried to strike a detective with his vehicle, hitting the detective's unmarked police car. The detective fired into the vehicle, which fled, police said.

The pursuit went through Wilkinsburg, into Pittsburgh and back into Wilkinsburg, where it ended and the suspect was taken into custody. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to his left arm.

Jack Sherwood, 48, is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated and simple assault, reckless endangerment and fleeing police. Court documents don't list an attorney and listed numbers for him weren't working Saturday. County police will consult with prosecutors on charges in the fatal crash. State police will investigate the shooting.