Man killed in City Ave. crash

A man died from injuries he suffered in a one-car crash in Overbrook early this morning.

Philadelphia police said the accident happened at about 4:20 a.m. on City Avenue near 59th Street.

The violent crash split the car into pieces and ejected the driver from the vehicle.

The man was taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was pronounced dead just before 6:30 a.m., police said.

His identity wasn't immediately released.

Authorities are still investigating the circumstances of the crash.

City Avenue remains closed in the area while police investigate.