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Fiery crash kills 1 person, prompts road closures: Tempe PD

One person is dead, according to Tempe Police, following a fiery crash along University Drive on Thursday.

In a statement, Tempe Police said while Mesa firefighters were responding to a separate call at an apartment complex, they saw smoke coming from the area of University Drive and Evergreen Road. When fire crews responded, they saw a power pole that was struck, and one vehicle on fire.

"After putting out the fire, it was determined there was a single occupant in the vehicle who was deceased," read a portion of the statement.

The victim was identified as 28-year-old Matthew Wilson.

Investigators say impairment is believed to be a factor in the crash.

Traffic closures were in place at University and Evergreen, but they have since been lifted.

Area where the crash happened

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