The driver of a car that crashed into a utility pole and exploded into flames, killing his passenger, has committed suicide.

Surveillance cameras captured the horrific crash after Anthony Milder, who was speeding down the West Ontario Street in River North, Chicago, around 1.30am on Monday, lost control and smashed into the pole.

His 2009 Nissan coupe, which was rift in two, burst into flames killing his passenger Alejandra Damian, 21, ABC reports.

Surveillance cameras captured the horrific crash in River North, Chicago, around 1.30am on Monday

Anthony Milder, who was speeding down the West Ontario Street in River North, when he appeared to lose control

Footage captured the car, which was just a blur in the video, moments before it crashed into the pole

Alejandra Damian, 21, (left) was killed in the fiery blaze, while driver Anthony Milder (right) committed suicide just a few hours later

Milder, 34, fled the scene on foot after the crash but killed himself just a few hours later, police said.

The driver was found hanged in a home in the Bucktown neighborhood, a few miles from the crash.

A long time friend of Milder, Eddie Fritz, said 'He probably couldn't live with himself' after learning of the motorist's suicide.

'One bad decision led to a tragic incident,' he said. 'He was not the type of person to do people wrong.

The Nissan coupe, which was split in two by the crash, burst into flames on impact

There is a huge explosion, where the screen is completely illuminated, as the ball of flame engulfs the car

The fire continued to burn in the footage, and was only later extinguished by fire crews

Passenger Alejandra Damian, 21, was confirmed dead at the scene by emergency services

Police cordoned off the scene of the burned wreckage of the car crash

Surveillance footage from the scene shows the car barreling down the street at speed before bearing off left and hitting the utility pole.

There is a huge explosion, where the screen is completely illuminated, as the ball of flame engulfs the car.

The fire continued to burn in the footage, and was only later extinguished by fire crews.

Damian was confirmed dead at the scene.

Many on social media had criticized the driver for fleeing the scene after the shocking accident.

A friend of the driver said he believed that Milder (pictured) couldn't live with the guilt of causing the accident

Friends and family of Damian (pictured) were in mourning about the loss of the 21-year-old

Fritz, who described Milder as 'happy' and 'considerate' said that his friend would not have been able to live with the 'immense guilt.'

'If you were ever to meet the kid, he was always out to make people's day better,' he said. 'He always left them with a smile.'

Meanwhile, friends and family of Damian were in mourning about the loss of the 21-year-old.

'Alejandra was a full-spirited, ambitious and loving daughter, sister, and friend to many,' the family wrote on a GoFundMe page to cover funeral expenses. 'Those who knew Ale knew that her laugh and smile was enough to brighten up a room.'