Woman killed when car crashes into pole in Newport Beach

A woman crashed her vehicle into a light pole Tuesday night in Newport Beach and was killed.

The crash was reported at 8:49 p.m. in the area of San Miguel and Pacific View drives, according to Newport Beach police Sgt. Tracy McKenzie. Driving at a high rate of speed, the woman reportedly lost control and crashed into a light pole and then hit a tree.

The driver, who was the only person in the vehicle, died at the scene, McKenzie said. The woman's identity was not immediately reported.

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