The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a rollover crash that resulted in the death of the driver.
The preliminary investigation shows that the vehicle, a 2011 Ford Escape, was southbound on McKinley Road and crashed near Markel Road. Police said the vehicle rolled over and the driver, a 19-year-old Clay Township man, was ejected in the crash that deputies responded to at 10:33 p.m. Saturday, June 25.
Investigation shows he was not wearing a seat belt, according to a news release from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported by Tri Hospital EMS to River District Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The passenger, a 22-year-old Ira Township man, had minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene, police said.
McKinley Road was shut down for several hours during the investigation. Police said they determined that speed was a factor in the crash. The St. Clair County Accident Investigation Team is continuing the investigation.
The names of those involved are being held at this time pending further notification of family, police said.
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