Fairhaven car crash leaves one dead

FAIRHAVEN, Mass. (WLNE)- Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed one man.

Fairhaven Police say they responded to the area of 475 Bridge St. around 5:15 p.m.Wednesday  for a report of a serious motor vehicle accident.

Speed was a factor of the crash, according to Bristol County District Attorney spokesman Gregg Miliote.

The driver identified as Shane Pacheco, 31, of North Dartmouth, Mass., was the only person in the car when the crash happened, according to Miliote.

Pacheco crashed his 2008 Ford F-150 into a tree after swerving off-road. His car then engulfed into flames upon impact.

Pacheco was pronounced dead at the scene.