Fatal crash near Ortley

A 33 year old man from Summit died Saturday afternoon in a single vehicle crash six miles southeast of Ortley.

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 12:25 pm, the driver of a Pontiac Grand Prix was traveling south on 452nd Avenue near 147th Street when he apparently lost control of the vehicle and partially entered the east ditch, over corrected, then rolled, coming to rest in the west ditch.

The driver was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

The name of the person involved has not been released pending notification of family members.