The life of a man has been claimed over the weekend after a fatal traffic accident in Central Pines Abaco.
A 40-year-old man died after striking a utility pole on the S.C. Bootle Highway.
On Saturday shortly before 2:00 a.m., officers were called to a scene of a traffic accident where a black 2004 Infiniti vehicle had struck a utility pole and erupted into flamed.
The vehicle was completely destroyed and contained upon arrival on the scene officers found the charred remains of the male driver.
Personnel from the Treasure Cay Fire Crash and Rescue all attended the scene.
Police are actively investigating this matter and are reminding the general public to slow down and adhere to the laws that govern our street.