1 dead, 2 injured after Northeast Philadelphia car crash

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - One man is dead and two others are injured after a vehicle they were riding in crashed in Northeast Philadelphia.

Officials say crews were called to the 12000 block of Knights Road for an auto accident, early Sunday, about 1:30 in the morning.

First responders found three passengers at the location, according to authorities.

Police say the car hit Korean BBQ and overturned. 

One male passenger was transported to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  Police say he was later identified as 26-year-old John Cybulski.

Two men, ages 21 and 22, were taken to the hospital in critical condition.

It remains unclear who was driving. An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.

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