Police say the vehicle slammed into a tree shortly after 7 a.m. on Paseo Padre Parkway.
The driver escaped safely and suffered only minor injuries.
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The photos above, taken at the yard where it was towed, show just how damaging the collision and fire were.
Investigators say driver fatigue could be factor in the crash
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