Fiery Fatal Crash Into Fullerton Starbucks

FULLERTON, CA — A driver of a minivan was killed when he crashed into a construction site at Fullerton Towers on Wednesday morning.

The crash occurred about 1 a.m. near Harbor and Brea boulevards, according to police.

The driver was northbound on Harbor in a 2007 Toyota Sienna, approaching the intersection known as the "Brea Y," when the minivan veered off the road, slammed into a signal pole on an island and then spun out of control, said Fullerton police Sgt. Jon Radus.

The vehicle then slammed into a traffic signal box before ending up on an embankment near an under construction Starbucks at the Fullerton Towers building, according to media reports.

It possibly "rolled over" prior to officer's arrival, according to Radus.

When officers arrived, the minivan was "engulfed in flames."

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Because of the condition of the remains, positive identification was expected to take some time, the sergeant said.

The driver's speed and possible use of drugs or alcohol were under investigation as potential causes of the crash, Radus said.

Anyone who witnessed the crash was encouraged to call investigators at (714) 738-5313, or Orange County Crime Stoppers at (855) TIP-OCCS to provide an anonymous tip.

Southbound Harbor Boulevard, from Valencia Mesa to Valley View Drive, as well as southbound Brea Boulevard from Lemon Street to Harbor Boulevard and northbound Harbor Boulevard at Valley View Drive, were expected to remain closed to traffic until at least 11:30 a.m.

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