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

    2024-06-16

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    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.

    SEE ALSO | Woman electrocuted while walking away from crash that caused hours-long power outage in Raleigh

    Thousands of Duke Energy customers near South New Hope Road and Poole Road were without power for hours following the incident.

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