A 22-year-old Twain Harte man suspected of felony domestic violence died Monday after crashing his pickup truck on Highway 132 during a pursuit, the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office said.

Deputies responded to a domestic violence incident involving the man, who reportedly stabbed himself in the head multiple times with a knife before fleeing, according to the sheriff’s office.

While deputies were at the victim’s residence, the suspect returned. Upon seeing deputies, he fled in a silver 2004 Chevrolet pickup, prompting a pursuit, authorities said.

The man drove west on Highway 132 at high speed, at times traveling in the opposite lane, according to the sheriff’s office. He failed to negotiate a curve, and the truck left the roadway and overturned.

The driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected. Deputies attempted lifesaving measures, but he died at the scene.

Alcohol is believed to have contributed to the crash, pending further investigation and toxicology results, the sheriff’s office said.

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