Driver thrown from car after crash on Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A driver was thrown from a vehicle that overturned in Northeast Philadelphia.

The crash happened on Academy Road near Morrell Avenue just after 1 a.m. Monday.

Police say the driver somehow lost control and hit a utility pole.

That person was ejected from the vehicle, and police say that person sustained major injuries.

The driver is hospitalized in critical condition.

There was no immediate word as to why the driver lost control.

No other injuries were reported.

Philadelphia police say the investigation is ongoing.