Man killed in fiery crash on Chicago's West Side after hearing gunshots, reversing into pole: police

CHICAGO - A man was killed in a fiery traffic crash in Chicago's Austin neighborhood early Saturday.

At about 1:02 a.m., police responded to the 5400 block of West Jackson for a traffic crash.

When officers arrived, they located a car that was on fire in the alley.

An unidentified male victim was found in the driver's seat and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The passenger of the vehicle told officers that they were driving southbound in the alley when they heard gunshots. The driver then reversed the vehicle and struck a pole.

The vehicle caught fire and the passenger was able to exit before the vehicle ignited, police said.

There is no one in custody. Area Four detectives are investigating.