PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - A crash in Pembroke Pines caused a vehicle to catch fire, leaving one person dead.

The incident happened on Sheridan Street near 136th Avenue, Monday night,

Officials said the car was engulfed by flames when they arrived at the scene.

Firefighters found the driver deceased once they extinguished the fire.

Police believe speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.

Officials closed the street to traffic for hours, but it has since reopened once the car was towed.

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