East Providence Police investigate fatal crash

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- A single-car crash left one dead early Monday morning, according to East Providence Police.

Police said that 31-year-old Phillip Holub died as a result of the crash.

Crews responded to reports of a traffic pole and sign both down at the intersection of Warren and Waterman Ave., around 1 a.m.

First responders found much more when they got to the scene, a car had driven into the woods next to the road and was upside down.

Holub was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

Investigators said that speed was a factor in the crash.