Driver killed after losing control, hitting pole, tree on Chicago's South Side

CHICAGO - A man was killed after he lost control of his car while driving on Chicago's South Side Tuesday morning, according to police. 

The man was driving a Chevrolet SUV westbound on 59th Street near Gage Park around 12:35 a.m. when he lost control and struck a tree and pole, investigators say. 

Police say he was driving at a high rate of speed and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. 

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No other injuries were reported. The Major Accidents unit is investigating.