Driver hospitalized after hitting tree outside Fox Lake restaurant

A driver was transported to a hospital Sunday morning after hitting a tree in Fox Lake, authorities said.

The crash occurred in front of the McDonald's at 40 S. Route 12, Fox Lake police said.

The male driver was traveling south on Route 12 when lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree outside the fast food restaurant, according to police. Police said no other vehicles were involved, and the driver was the only person injured.

Police could not describe the nature or severity of the man's injuries Sunday afternoon.