Virginia State Police are investigating a Bedford County crash that killed a Florida man Saturday morning after he was chased by police.

Vinton police received a call early Saturday about a person who was driving erratically on Hardy Road, said state police spokesman Sgt. Rob Carpentieri.

An officer saw the Chevrolet Tahoe and tried to stop it, Carpentieri said.

The Tahoe speed away, and as it crossed the Bedford County line, the Vinton officer called off the chase -- but continued to follow the SUV.

The officer saw the Tahoe crashed at the intersection of Virginia 634 and Virginia 619. The wreck occurred about 2:45 a.m.

Michael William Poff, 25, of Goodland, Fla., died at the scene, according to police. He was not wearing a seat belt, police said.

The initial investigation found that Poff hit an embankment while trying to make a turn, and the SUV overturned, Carpentieri said.