FORT MYERS, Fla. At least one person is dead following a fiery crash on McGregor Boulevard and Lynwood Avenue, the Fort Myers Police Department said.
Witnesses say the car was speeding when the driver lost control, crashed into a tree, then knocked over a utility pole.
Another person was taken to the hospital, police said.
McGregor is shut down in both directions.
No further information was immediately available.
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