Man killed after car strikes tree, catches fire on Roosevelt Boulevard

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) - Police are investigating after a man was killed in a one-car accident in Rhawnhurst early Saturday morning.

The incident took place around 6:15 a.m. on the 7600 block of Roosevelt Boulevard.

Investigators say a driver was traveling westbound when his vehicle drifted and struck a tree. The car caught fire as a result of the impact.

The victim, later identified as Martin Fabry of Rhawnhurst, was pronounced dead at the scene.

This is an ongoing investigation.