Man Killed In Fiery Crash on Snell Island Boulevard

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 55-year-old motorist died early this morning after hitting a palm tree on Snell Isle Boulevard Northeast, police said.

Vembu Subramanian, a St. Petersburg resident, was driving a 2014 Audi above the 30-mph speed limit, failed to negotiate a curve and veered off the road at about 12:46 a.m., the St. Petersburg Police Department said.

The car rolled onto its side and caught fire. Subramanian died at the scene, police said.

The incident is still under investigation, police said.

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