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Police: Driver Fled After Rollover Crash In Overbrook

By Steve Beck

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police are searching for the driver who fled the scene after a rollover crash early Friday morning.

The incident happened at about 5 a.m. at 59th Street and Upland Way in the city's Overbrook section.

According to investigators, the driver took down a utility pole before losing control and flipping the vehicle on its side. The vehicle eventually landed in a wooded area.

After crashing, police say the driver ran away from the scene. It was not immediately known if anyone else was inside the car at the time of the crash.

Police continue to search for the driver.

The crash remains under investigation.

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