Two cars crashed overnight on the Major Deegan Expressway, causing a Mercedes to roll over, strike a pole and burst into flames, killing the driver, police said.
William Santana, 47, of the Bronx, died at the scene, police said.
The Mercedes and a Lincoln were both driving southbound on the Deegan when they crashed at 3:15 a.m. Saturday just before the George Washington Bridge/Cross Bronx Interchange, police said.
The Mercedes sideswiped the Lincoln, then rolled over, struck a pole and burst into flames, police said.
The 52-year-old driver of the Lincoln stayed at the scene. No one has been arrested.
It's not clear what caused the accident.
