Aubrey K. McClendon, a major force in business, sports, philanthropy and real estate in Oklahoma City, died Wednesday at age 56 in a fiery single-vehicle crash in his hometown. The crash came a day after his indictment on federal charges.

McClendon's 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe crashed about 9 a.m. into a bridge on Midwest Boulevard between Memorial and NE 122, the Oklahoma City Fire Department reported.

“He pretty much drove straight into the wall,” police Capt. Paco Balderrama said. “There was plenty of opportunity to correct or go back to the roadway. That didn't occur.”

The CNG-powered SUV was engulfed in flames. Police said McClendon was not wearing a seat belt. Balderrama said McClendon was traveling well over the posted speed limit of 50 mph.