1 dead after car hits pole, catches on fire, Fayetteville police say

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- One person is dead after a car crashed into a pole and caught fire Sunday morning, Fayetteville police said.

The victim was identified as Kahlil Mclean, 21.

Just after 4 a.m., officers were called to Murchison Road for a traffic collision.

According to investigators, Mclean drove a white 2017 Kia on Murchison and hit a utility pole. As a result, the Kia caught on fire.

Mclean was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said they believe speed to be a factor in the collision.

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