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Driver dies after hitting pole
Posted: 05.16.2012 at 6:48 AM
Abbie Burke

Abbie Burke is a general assignment reporter for FOX21 News.

Read more:  Local, Automotive, Fatal Crash, Driver Dies after Hitting a Pole, Accident on Powers and Old Ranch Road, Fatal Accident, Crash on Powers and Old Ranch, Driver Hits Pole, Car Bursts into Flames after Hitting Pole, Firey Crash, Colorado Springs, Police

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A driver who struck a pole early Wednesday morning has died.  / FOX21 News: File photo
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- Colorado Springs Police officers are investigating a fatal car crash that happened early Wednesday morning.

The Major Accident Unit was called to the scene at North Powers Boulevard and Old Ranch Road.

The driver reportedly hit a pole and was briefly trapped. The car also caught on fire.

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The crash happened around 3:30 a.m.

Portions of both Powers and Old Ranch were shut down while officers investigated.

No other information is being released at this time.
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