MESA, Ariz. — Two people have died after a fiery, single-vehicle crash in Mesa early Sunday.
The Mesa Police Department said the vehicle was driving westbound at a high rate of speed on 8th Avenue when it hit a curb on South El Dorado and crashed into a pole near a canal bank.
The vehicle caught on fire due to the collision, police said.
Police found the two people dead inside of the vehicle. Officials have not yet released the identities of the two.
This is a developing story. Stay with 12 News as more information becomes available.
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) offers driving tips to help keep people safe on the road.
"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.
ADOT's suggestions include:
- Don’t speed or drive aggressively
- Never drive while under the influence of substances
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
- When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
- Stay extra aware in work zones
- Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous
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