Fatal Riverview Car Crash Knocks Out Power In Area

RIVERVIEW, FL -- A man was killed early Sunday morning when he crashed his car into a chain-link fence and hit a power pole at Balm-Riverview Road and Tucker Road, knocking out power in the area.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said the accident occurred at 1:20 a.m. on Oct. 21. Deputies arrived to find the driver unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No passengers were in the car. Detectives say alcohol may have been involved.

His name is not being released until next of kin has been notified.

Image via Hillsborough Sheriff

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