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Woman Killed In Fiery Crash With Traffic Signal

SANTA CLARITA (CBS) — A woman, who crashed into a traffic signal pole in Santa Clarita Sunday, died in the fiery aftermath.

The accident on Plum Canyon Road at Heller Circle was reported to the California Highway Patrol about 5:15 a.m., authorities said.

According to CHP officer Ed Jacobs, the woman's vehicle burst into flames after it struck the light pole.

The victim's name was not made available pending notification of her next of kin.

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