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Car hits pole in Battle Creek, flips; driver dies

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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — One person died in a crash in the 700 block of W. Michigan Avenue early Thursday. The vehicle hit a light pole and flipped over.

Emergency crews were called to the scene around 1:30 a.m. where they found one person in the vehicle who died at the scene despite efforts by medical personnel.

The Battle Creek Police Department believes speed was a factor in the crash and continues to investigate.

The identity of the driver was not released.