The accident occurred neared the border of Columbia County.Robert Yowell of Albany was unconscious and trapped in the vehicle, and was later pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling southbound when it left the roadway and struck a tree, police said.
The roadway was closed approximately three hours for investigators, police said.
The crash remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Unit.
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