Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fiery crash in Cooper City. 

According to investigators, the preliminary investigation revealed a driver was traveling eastbound on Sheridan Street in a 2011 Nissan 370Z. According to detectives, witnesses said the vehicle rapidly accelerated and suddenly lost control. The vehicle veered toward the center median striking it and driving up onto it. It then struck a tree in the center median and came to a final rest. After the impact with the tree, the vehicle became partially engulfed in flames. The driver was trapped inside of the vehicle. 

BSO deputies, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue and Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue responded and extinguished the vehicle fire. The driver was pronounced deceased on scene. 

The investigation continues.