CANTERBURY, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut state police say a driver died and was burned beyond recognition during a fiery car crash in eastern Connecticut.
Police say the man lost control of 2013 Toyota Scion Monday night in Canterbury. The car veered off the road and hit a large tree before travelling down an embankment and over a stone wall. It then burst into flames.
Area residents attempted to rescue the driver from the blaze, but could not.
A male passenger has been taken to Lakes Region General Hospital with minor injuries.
Police say excessive speed was likely a contributing factor. They would not disclose the ages or hometowns of the men. The driver and passenger were not identified since authorities were notifying relatives of the death.
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