LOWER LAKE, Calif. – A Clearlake man died early Saturday when his vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.

The 29-year-old man, whose identity was not being released pending family notification, was the lone victim of the crash, which occurred at approximately 12:08 a.m. Saturday, according to the California Highway Patrol's Clear Lake Area office.

The driver was heading northbound on Highway 29 north of Marsh View Way in a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu when, for reasons still under investigation, he drove off the right shoulder and hit a tree, the CHP said.

The CHP said the man sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The report noted that the man was not wearing his seat belt.

The crash remains under investigation by CHP Officer Matt Norton.