Two people were killed in a fiery vehicle crash into a tree early Monday in Claremont.
The crash was reported at 2:10 a.m. on East Sixth Street near Mills Avenue, Claremont police and county fire department officials said.
The vehicle, which appeared to be a Tesla, burst into flames after hitting the tree.
The driver was pronounced dead first and a passenger was found after the flames were put out, according to broadcast reports.
A hazardous materials team was called in to deal with the vehicle fire and its lithium batteries.