Fatal crash after car traveling 100 mph strikes pole in Warren

Fatal crash on Groesbeck and Eight Mile in Warren. 

Warren police are investigating a fatal accident on Groesbeck that happened Monday morning.

Officers say one person died after a car crash around 5 a.m. Police said the investigation would require shutting down Groesbeck for hours Monday morning.

The crash happened near the intersection of Groesbeck and Eight Mile.

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It's unclear what caused the crash, but speed could be a factor, police said. The man was reportedly traveling about 100 mph when he struck a pole.

The vehicle, a blue car, had heavy damage to the front of the car from striking a pole.