By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

A 40-year-old man was killed in a traffic accident on Abaco over the weekend, police reported.

The accident happened around 2am on Saturday when a black 2004 Infiniti vehicle crashed into a utility pole and erupted in flames on the S C Bootle Highway.

Treasure Cay Fire Crash and Rescue responded.

According to police, the vehicle was completely destroyed by fire and the man’s body was burned in the wreckage.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are investigating.