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Man Dead After Car Crashes Into Pole, Catches Fire In Port Richmond: Police

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A man is dead after officials said a car crashed into a pole and then caught fire in Port Richmond. This happened around 3:30 a.m. Saturday near Richmond and Ann Streets.

According to Philadelphia police, the driver of the Hyundai Sonata was going "at a high rate of speed" when he missed a turn and hit the pole. Fire crews arrived and got the fire under control.

The department said the victim was pronounced at 3:30 a.m.

The crash is still under investigation.

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