Police: Man Attempted to Drive Car into River

A 24-year-old man attempted to commit suicide by driving his car into the Schuylkill River early Saturday morning, according to Philadelphia police.

The man, whose name has not been released, was transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after driving his car into the river at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Strawberry Mansion Bridge Drive in Fairmount Park.

According to police, the man swam to shore and was helped out of the river by civilian bystanders. He is listed in stable condition and will be held for psychiatric evaluation.