Michael Thomas Lyttle, 25, killed, after his jeep, traveling at a high rate of speed, crashes into a tree and burns, on Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove.

The identity of the driver involved in a fiery single car crash on Wednesday in Elk Grove has been identified. According to the Sacramento Coroner’s website, 25-year-old Michael Thomas Lyttle was the driver of the car that slammed into a tree on Elk Grove Blvd Wednesday night. According to the Elk Grove Police Department, at approximately 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, a Jeep Wrangler driven by Lyttle, slammed into a tree causing the Wrangler to burst into flames, killing Lyttle. The fiery accident happened near the intersection of Elk Grove Blvd and Harbor Point Drive. Portions of Elk Grove Blvd were closed going into Thursday’s morning commute, with drivers having to find alternate routes to Interstate 5. It’s still unknown what caused the accident, but speed is believed to have been a factor.   How can a lawyer help with an auto accident claim? First, having a lawyer on your side levels the playing field.  The person who caused the accident is required to immediately turn the case over to his or her insurance company.  The insurance company uses adjusters and lawyers who are specifically trained to deny or reduce your claim.  This may include denying compensation to family members who are entitled to receive benefits for loss of companionship. Learn more here about what a lawyer does in auto accident cases.