CLARION TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A driver fled the scene after crashing into a drainage ditch early Monday morning in Clarion Township.

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The accident happened near the intersection of Stone House Road and Servey Road.

Clarion Fire & Hose Company No. 1 Chief Doug Preston said his department was dispatched to the scene by Clarion-based State Police just before 4:00 a.m.

A car traveling on Stone House Road lost control and crashed into a drainage ditch.

The driver reportedly fled the scene prior to police arrival.

The vehicle was removed from the ditch by a rollback tow truck and the scene was cleared shortly after 5:00 a.m.

A state police representative said the accident remains under investigation and additional information would likely be released later today.

This story will be updated.