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Pickup Truck Driver Dies After Crash Near Nevada City

NEVADA CITY (CBS13) - A man has died after crashing his pickup truck early Friday morning.

The scene was along Cement Hill Road. California Highway Patrol says that just after 4 a.m., a GMC pickup was apparently speeding on the road.

For some reason, the pickup drove off onto the right shoulder and struck a tree. The truck then hit another tree, breaking it and sending debris onto power lines.

A small fire followed. It was put out by residents in the area.

CHP says the driver of the pickup died at the scene.

Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs played a factor in the crash. The man's identity has not been released as of late Friday morning.

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