Exeter, R.I : West Warwick teen dead after car strikes tree, rolls over on Victory Highway on Monday, February 6, 2017

A teen from West Warwick has died on Monday, after police say his Subaru crashed into a tree and rolled over.

According to police, officers responded around 2:30 p.m., on Victory Highway for the reported of a rollover.

Rhode Island State Police say the unidentified 17-year-old was driving at a high rate of speed in his 1999 Subaru when he lost control.

Police believe he attempted to turn onto Barbers Trailer Park near the Exeter-West Greenwich line when the Subaru struck a tree and rolled over.

Authorities say the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, and police say drugs and alcohol do not appear to have been factors in the crash.

The investigation is ongoing.

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West Warwick teen dead after car strikes tree, rolls over