One person died in an early morning fatal crash Thursday after his vehicle struck a tree.

At approximately 3:08 a.m. Thursday, the California Highway Patrol (CHP )  Los Angeles Communications Center received reports of a traffic collision on Aliso Canyon Road just east of Soledad Canyon Road in Acton, according to CHP reports.

Investigators found a 2012 Nissan Altima with a single occupant had crashed into a tree at the scene.

Preliminary CHP investigation suggested that the driver, a 40-year-old man from Arleta, had been driving east on Aliso Canyon Road when he collided with the tree “for reasons still under investigation.”

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in this collision.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Investigating Officer A. Renteria at the Antelope Valley area CHP Office at (661) 743-6060 during business hours.  After business hours, please contact the Los Angeles Traffic Management Center at (323) 259-3200.

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