HOWE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A 41-year-old man died in a vehicle accident that occurred shortly after midnight on State Route 66 in Howe Township.

According to Marienville-based State Police, around 12:35 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, a known Kane man was operating a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis, traveling north on State Route 66 near Sheffield Junction Road in Howe Township, Forest County.

Police say for an unknown reason, the vehicle crossed over the southbound lane and struck a tree on the west side of the roadway.

The driver was not using a seat belt and died as a result of the crash.

The name of the driver has not yet been released.

Marienville Volunteer Fire Company, Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department, and Snyder’s Auto Body & Towing assisted at the scene.