HAYES, S.D. (Press Release) – A 50-year-old woman died Saturday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Hayes.

Name of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of family members. She was the only person involved.

A 2004 Buick LaSabre was eastbound on U.S. Highway 14 when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the north ditch and rolled.

The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

South Dakota’s Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.

The Highway Patrol is part of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.