MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man who led officers on a multi-state chase resulting in a fatal crash has been sentenced to 40 years, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney's Office.

Matthew Nemacheck was sentenced to 40 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with 25 years to serve in prison after his conviction for Felony Fleeing Resulting in Death as a violent offender. • Matthew Nemacheck Courtesy of DeSoto County District Attorney's Office • Courtesy of DeSoto County District Attorney's Office

The DeSoto County District Attorney's Office said Nemacheck's conviction comes from a violent, multi-state pursuit where he led officers across three states and four jurisdictions.

The D.A.'s office said that the chase continued after officers employed tactical intervention mea

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