Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Eight Mile Road and Pontiac Trail in Salem Township Monday, according to a WDIV report.

The vehicle crashed into a tree and started on fire. Firefighters were on hand to extinguish the blaze.

Additional details were not immediately available.

Read the WDIV story.

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