A man has died after crashing into a telephone pole in Niskayuna.

Police say the crash happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday at Mohegan Road and Onondaga Road.

The driver, Shameer Shaw, 22, of Schenectady, was pronounced dead at the scene.

No one else was in the car, police said, and no other cars were involved.

Police are still investigating a cause, but said it appears speeding was a factor.

Anyone with information is asked to call Schenectady Police at 518-386-4500 ext. 4582.