Man dies in fiery Opelika crash
Opelika police are investigating a deadly Opelika crash overnight.
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Authorities responded to the crash in the 3200 block of Lafayette Parkway on October 23, 2024, just before midnight.
“Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle that was fully engulfed in flames,” police said. “Officers used fire extinguishers to attempt to contain the flames as Opelika Fire arrived on scene. Once the fire had been extinguished, first responders located an unresponsive male inside the vehicle.”
The 44-year-old victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“An initial investigation indicates that the victim was traveling north on Lafayette Parkway when it left the roadway and struck a tree,” police added.
The crash remains under investigation by the Opelika Police Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit. If you have any information on this incident, please contact the Opelika Police Department at (334) 705-5200 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
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