Driver injured, passenger dies after car crashes into power pole in Fort Lauderdale

A car is towed away after it struck a power pole in Fort Lauderdale. (WPLG)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā€“ The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night.

According to police, a driver lost control of their vehicle and struck a concrete power pole in the 4700 block of Bayview Drive just after 11:45 p.m.

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Police said the driver suffered minor injuries and the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to authorities, Florida Power & Light was notified about the damage to the power pole and the power loss to residents in the area.

The investigation remains ongoing. Itā€™s unclear whether the driver will face charges.

The identities of the driver and passenger have not yet been released.


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