Driver dies after car crashes into pole, catches fire after hearing gunshots on West Side
CHICAGO (CBS) -- At least one person has died in a fiery crash overnight on the city's West Side.
The crash happened around 1 a.m. in the 5400 block of West Jackson Boulevard in the Austin neighborhood.
According to a passenger, he and the driver were heading south down an alley when they heard gunshots and started to reverse.
The man says the car then hit a pole and caught fire.
The passenger was able to get out - but the unidentified driver was found dead inside the car.
Police are still investigating.
So far, no arrests were made.
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