Fiery crash leaves a driver dead in Port Richmond

The victim has not been identified by officials.

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Driver died in fiery crash in Port Richmond
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Philadelphia police say a driver is dead after crashing into a utility pole on Richmond Street.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal crash in the city's Port Richmond section.

Emergency crews responded to the 2900 block of Richmond Street around 3:30 a.m. Saturday.

Officers say the vehicle crashed into a utility pole and immediately caught fire.

Police say the driver was caught in the fire and died on scene.

The victim has not been identified by officials.