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1 dead following fiery Tempe car crash
The crash, according to Tempe Police, happened in the area of University Drive and Evergreen. The deadly crash also prompted road closures in the area.
TEMPE, Ariz. - One person is dead, according to Tempe Police, following a fiery crash along University Drive on Thursday.
In a statement, Tempe Police said while Mesa firefighters were responding to a separate call at an apartment complex, they saw smoke coming from the area of University Drive and Evergreen Road. When fire crews responded, they saw a power pole that was struck, and one vehicle on fire.
"After putting out the fire, it was determined there was a single occupant in the vehicle who was deceased," read a portion of the statement.
The victim was identified as 28-year-old Matthew Wilson.
Investigators say impairment is believed to be a factor in the crash.
Traffic closures were in place at University and Evergreen, but they have since been lifted.