Man dead after motorcycle crash in South Philadelphia

Police are investigating after a motorcycle accident in South Philadelphia left one man dead early Monday morning.

The accident took place around 3 a.m. on Spruce and Catherine streets.

A man was transported to Jefferson University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have yet to identify the victim.

Southbound lanes of Columbus Boulevard near I-95 were closed following the accident, but have since reopened.

An investigation is underway to determine what caused the accident.