Russell Irwin killed; wrecks while driving his Covette at high rate of speed.

Port St. Lucie Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 43-year-old man Monday night. Police said that Russell Irwin was driving his yellow 2013 Corvette north on SE Airoso Boulevard at the intersection of SE Pisces Terrace. Investigators said Irwin, who was traveling at a high rate of speed, left the road and struck several mailboxes and a large palm tree before rolling the vehicle several times and striking a pole. St. Lucie County Fire Rescue crews said Irwin died at the scene of the wreck. Homicide investigators are trying to determine the cause.