Broward County

Man dies after car burst into flames in Hollywood crash: firefighters

A driver died after being ejected from his car in a crash on State Road 7 in Hollywood early Tuesday morning, according to Hollywood Fire Rescue.
A driver died after being ejected from his car in a crash on State Road 7 in Hollywood early Tuesday morning, according to Hollywood Fire Rescue. Getty Images | Royalty Free

A man died after he crashed into a light pole early Tuesday morning in Hollywood and was ejected from his car, which had burst into flames, officials say.

Around 2:50 a.m., Hollywood Fire Rescue arrived to the scene of the fatal crash on northbound State Road 7, just south of Mayo Street. Firefighters found a car fully engulfed in flames. .

The driver of the car, whom authorities have not identified, was ejected and found near the car, fire rescue says.

Florida Power & Light was requested to assess the structural integrity of the damaged pole due to significant exposed rebar.

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Milena Malaver
Miami Herald
Milena Malaver covers crime and breaking news for the Miami Herald. She was born and raised in Miami-Dade and is a graduate of Florida International University. She joined the Herald shortly after graduating.
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