Two killed after car crash in Raleigh, North Carolina

Two people were killed after a car crash in Raleigh, North Carolina on Thursday night.

The crash took place when the vehicle ran off the road to the right and struck several trees before stopping.

Two people were pronounced dead at the scene.

It was around 8:45 p.m when officials responded to the single-vehicle crash on Lynn Road near Paces Arbor Court.

Victims have been identified as Aquan Dominique Debrew, 30, who was driving a 2003 BMW sedan, with Brandon Blake Runyon, 28, the front seat passenger.

Lynn Road was closed until around 1:30 a.m. due to the crash.

Raleigh Police Department is investigating the crash and has identified speed as a factor.