Jeep Slams Light Pole, Kills Driver In South OC High-Speed Crash

LAS FLORES, CA — A Rancho Mission Viejo man died early Friday morning after the jeep he was traveling in crashed into a traffic sign and then a light pole, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The crash was reported at around 12:05 a.m. Friday, authorities said. The 37-year-old man was driving a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on Oso Parkway at a high rate of speed, reports said.

"For reasons still under investigation, the Jeep veered to the right and struck a mobile traffic sign and subsequently a light pole," CHP Officer Rafael Reynoso said.

The man died of his injuries at the scene of the crash, authorities said. He was not identified by authorities.

Residents with information regarding this crash were asked to contact CHP Officer Madrigal at (949) 670-7030.