1 dead after crash in Fayetteville; 4 homes were left without power

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A crash in Fayetteville overnight on Saturday leaves one person dead.

It happened just after midnight in the 2500 block of Sunnyside School Road.

Authorities said an Infiniti Q series passenger car was speeding before traveling off the road. The vehicle hit a mailbox and culvert before becoming airborne. It then crashed into a street sign before flipping and hitting a power pole and fence. The power pole snapped and fell on top of the car.

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During the crash, the driver was ejected. They were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released.

At least four homes lost power because of the damaged power line.

Sunnyside School Road was closed for a few hours so the power company could replace the power pole and rehang the wires.

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