Car with bullet holes catches fire after rollover crash in Daytona Beach, officials say

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The State Fire Marshal is investigating a suspicious car crash in Daytona Beach.

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Firefighters said the crash happened Wednesday morning on Strickland Range Road.

Photos: Car with bullet holes catches fire after rollover crash in Daytona Beach, officials say

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Car with bullet holes catches fire after rollover crash in Daytona Beach, officials say

A Tahoe was found rolled over in a ditch and on fire.

Firefighters said putting out the blaze was tough due to the underside of the car facing the wood line and hard to access.

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No victim was found after the flames were put out.

Officials said arson is expected due to “several gas-soaked rags in the driver’s seat & bullet holes found around the fuel door.”

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State environmental officials were also notified due to gas leaking into the waterway in the area.

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