Driver killed after SUV crashes through concrete barrier in the Eastwick section of Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An SUV driver was killed when his vehicle crashed through a concrete barrier on Thursday afternoon in the Eastwick section of Philadelphia.

The crash happened on Mario Lanza Boulevard around 3:47 p.m.

Police say the black Mitsubishi Outlander was being driven at a high rate of speed in the westbound lanes when the crash occurred.

The driver was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after 4:30 p.m.

Video from Chopper 6 showed pieces of the concrete barrier scattered around the scene.

The name of the driver has not been released.

Police say the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.