Car accident in Port St. Lucie: Driver dies, power pole falls

Port St. Lucie Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident. The accident occurred at 5:40 p.m. on SE Veterans Memorial Pkwy and SE Seafury Lane. The vehicle struck a utility pole at a high rate of speed. The adult driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. SE Veterans Memorial Pkwy is closed in both directions due to the fallen utility pole. Police are asking the public to avoid the area.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida —

Port St. Lucie police are investigating a fatal traffic accident.

The car crash occurred at 5:40 p.m. on SE Veterans Memorial Pkwy and SE Seafury Lane. The vehicle struck a utility pole at a high rate of speed. The adult driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Port St. Lucie Police Department

Port St. Lucie Police Department

Port St. Lucie Police Department

SE Veterans Memorial Pkwy is closed in both directions due to the fallen power pole. Police are asking the public to avoid the area.