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Chesapeake police investigating car crash, catches fire leaving one dead

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Posted at 7:47 AM, Oct 01, 2022
and last updated 2022-10-01 13:07:58-04

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chesapeake police are investigating a fatal car crash on George Washington Hwy South that left the driver dead.

Firefighters responded to a call about a car fire near the entrance of the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Saturday morning around 1:10 a.m.

Officials say when they arrived, the car had struck a tree and was engulfed in flames off-road.

After the fire was put out, officers confirmed the driver was alone in the car and pronounced the person dead at the scene.

Police are still investigating.

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