Youth driving pickup ejected in crash on Arkansas road, killed

A minor driving a pickup was ejected and killed in a crash early Saturday, authorities said.

According to a preliminary crash report, the wreck occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Clay County Road 181 near Corning.

The male driver was headed south on the road when he lost control in a curve, causing his 2001 Ford F-150 to roll over, state police said. The boy, whose name and age were not released, was ejected.

He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Clay County coroner, according to the report, which did not state what caused the driver to lose control of the pickup.

Authorities said the weather was clear and the road was dry at the time of the crash.

At least 217 people have died in wrecks on state roads this year, according to preliminary data.

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