A car fire that took place around 1:00 am this morning along Dover Road, about a half-mile south of Pinewald-Keswick Road, in Berkeley Township has claimed the life of the driver.

Police say the man was heading north in a 2019 Ford F-150 on Dover Road when he veered off to the shoulder and into the woods, striking some trees.

His vehicle then overturned and caught fire.

The driver was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead upon police arrival.

This crash is still under investigation by Patrolman Michael Bulwinski and Patrolman Ryan Wahl of the Berkeley Township Police Departments Traffic Safety Unit.

Anyone with information on this crash is urged to call 732-341-1132 extension 2125.

The victims name is being withheld at this time pending family notification.

The Pinewald-Pioneer Fire Department also responded to assist.

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