Fiery crash on State Road 173 kills driver in Escambia County

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ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A pickup truck crashed and burned early Monday on State Road 173 in Escambia County, killing the driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Troopers said the Chevy Colorado was traveling southbound when it failed to navigate a left curve and entered the shoulder.

The vehicle struck a tree line and caught fire, according to an FHP news release. The driver did not exit the truck…

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