Man dies after vehicle goes into Hillsborough River

A man has died of his injuries from an accident on Riverside Drive Tuesday morning, say police.

Charlottetown Police said a vehicle struck a utility pole before plunging into the Hillsborough River.

The driver was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital but did not survive. 

The accident happened at 2:30 a.m., according to police, and closed part of Riverside Drive for five hours. 

Police are not sharing any other details about the man at this time.

The investigation is continuing.