A single-vehicle crash in Manchester ended in a car fire early Thursday.

According to the Manchester Township Police Department, officers were dispatched around 8:05 a.m. to the area of Courtney Lane and Renaissance Boulevard following reports of a crash involving a vehicle fire.

When officers arrived, they found a black 2011 Hyundai Sonata fully engulfed in flames. Police confirmed the vehicle was unoccupied and established a safety perimeter while fire crews responded.

Multiple fire department arrived on scene and quickly extinguished the blaze.

Authorities identified the driver as a 49-year-old Toms River resident. The driver told police he experienced a complete brake failure while traveling northbound on Renaissance Drive and noticed smoke coming from the front of his vehicle.

In an effort to avoid a more serious collision, the driver intentionally steered into a snow embankment and then turned onto Renaissance Boulevard, where the vehicle struck another embankment on the passenger side before coming to rest near Courtney Lane. He exited the car safely, police said, before it caught fire.

Investigators said the severity of the damage prevented a mechanical inspection of the braking system or a full assessment of impact-related damage. Officials added that the fire does not appear suspicious.

No injuries were reported.

The department credited the coordinated response of local fire agencies for preventing further damage.