AKRON, Ohio — A man was killed early this morning when he lost control of his car on East Market Street causing it to drive off the road.

The Medical Examiner’s Office and Akron police are investigating the 1 a.m. incident.

The victim was driving west on East Market Street near Kelly Avenue when he lost control of his car. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:57 a.m.

The name of the victim will be released once his family has been notified.