Man found dead in burning car in Fayetteville after crash

A man died Sunday morning after his car crashed and caught fire in Fayetteville.

On Sunday at 3:03 a.m., officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to the 7500 block of Stoney Point Drive after receiving a report of a car fire.

When they arrived, officers found a man dead in the car. The victim was identified as Justin Tyner, 34.

Emergency crews at the scene confirmed that the car hit a tree then burst into flames at least 30-feet high.

The fire was put out within a few minutes, according to fire responders.

Emergency responders said the man who died was the only person in the car.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Officer J. Smith at 910-987-4510. You can submit information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 910-483-8477 or by visiting fay-nccrimestoppers.org.