Town of Delton, WI : 35-year-old Taylor J. Houghton ejected, killed in Sauk County crash on Sunday, February 28, 2016

A Sauk County man was killed Sunday when his van left the road and struck several trees, according to a release from the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies were called at 3:20 p.m. to County Road H at Birchwood Road in the town of Delton on a report of a single-vehicle crash.

Investigators said 35-year-old Taylor J. Houghton, of Wisconsin Dells, was driving a 2000 Chevrolet van east on County Road H when he failed to negotiate a curve. Houghton was ejected from the van and pronounced dead at the scene.

Speed and failure to have control were contributing factors in the crash, according to deputies. Houghton was not wearing a seat belt. The sheriff's office said it wasn't known Tuesday if alcohol or drug use were contributing factors.

Lake Delton Fire and Dells Delton EMS assisted at the scene.

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Officials ID man ejected, killed in Sauk County crash