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Man Killed In Riverside After Crashing Vehicle Into Utility Pole

RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) — Crews were on the scene of a fatal traffic collision Sunday involving a man that struck a utility pole.

According to the Riverside Police Department, officials were sent around 12:45 a.m. to the area of Jurupa Avenue and Chester Street for report of the crash.

The driver of a 1998 VW Jetta was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers said a preliminary investigation revealed that an adult male driver traveled at a high rate of speed Eastbound on Jurupa Avenue.

He lost control of his vehicle when he passed Essex Street and struck a utility pole just before Chester Street.

The victim was traveling alone at the time of the crash.

His identity is being held pending family notification.

Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at (951) 826-8720.

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