BOYNTON BEACH — Two people were killed Sunday morning in Boynton Beach when one driver rear-ended a car stopped at a red light, the Boynton Beach Police Department said.
Just after midnight, the driver of a silver Volkswagen Jetta smashed into a black Hyundai Elantra stopped in an eastbound lane of Boynton Beach Boulevard just west of Winchester Park Boulevard in Boynton Beach.
The victims’ car ignited and crashed into a concrete utility pole before becoming fully engulfed in flames, killing the driver and passenger. Officials did not immediately identify anyone involved in the crash.
The driver of the Jetta was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, according to police, who said they’re seeking witnesses and more information.
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