Reckless driving on a Lower Macungie dirt road recently led to a fiery crash when a vehicle hit a tree and rolled over, according to police.

The Chevrolet pickup truck, being driven by Anthony D. Yerance, 20, with an unspecified Allentown address, was traveling about 50 mph at 1:16 p.m. July 2 on Ruth Lane near Alburtis, according to state police at Fogelsville. The road is unpaved and Yerance's vehicle skidded 87 feet while attempting to round a curve before striking a tree with its front end. The truck traveled another 57 feet, hitting an embankment, and an additional 24 feet before striking a second tree head on.

The truck rolled over and was engulfed in flames, police said.

Yerance and a 17-year-old passenger from the Macungie area apparently were able to exit the vehicle. Yerance was hurt, but police did not know the severity. However, they termed the 17-year-old's injuries as moderate. Both were transported to an area hospital by Macungie Ambulance Corps.

Also assisting were Lower Macungie and Alburtis fire departements as well as Alburtis police.

Yerance will be cited for driving at an unsafe speed and multiple traffic offenses, police said.