It was in connection with a traffic control that the pursuit began.
The motorcycle driver tried to elude the police patrol that was following.
The chase quickly picked up a high speed.
- The pursuit was stopped when it was deemed dangerous for the public.
Shortly thereafter, the motorcycle rider crashed, says Jimmy Modin, the police's press officer.
The crash occurred on Norra Grängesbergsgatan, which was completely blocked off.
Later in the evening, the police announce that the MC driver who was taken to hospital has died.
The previous closures on Norra Grängesbergsgatan were lifted at 10.30 p.m.
There is currently no criminal classification.