Car crash into Redondo Beach signal pole leaves 1 dead and 1 injured

The driver of a car that crashed into a Redondo Beach signal pole late Wednesday night died from his injuries, while the female passenger was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The fiery crash happened around 11:17 p.m. at the intersection of Palos Verdes Blvd. and Catalinalaan.

According to Redondo Beach police, the car caught fire after hitting the pole.

As police continued to investigate early Thursday morning, Palos Verdes Boulevard and Catalina Avenue were closed to traffic.

The cause of the accident and the identity of the driver have not yet been released.