Man dies after fiery car crash overnight in north St. Louis County

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - One man died after a car caught on fire following a crash overnight in north St. Louis County.

The crash happened around 4 a.m. Saturday near North Hanley Road and St. Charles Rock Road.

When officers arrived at the scene, they noticed a car on fire and located one man inside the vehicle. The man was rushed to a hospital for treatment, but he was later pronounced deceased.

Investigators say, based on preliminary findings, a driver was traveling in an unknown direction when the vehicle struck a pole, overturned, and caught on fire within a short period of time.

One woman was able to exit the vehicle. Her injuries are considered non-life-threatening.

The St. Louis County Police Department is handling the investigation. Anyone with relevant information in this case should contact county police at 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).