Union County, N.C : 22-year-old man died in a single-car accident in Mineral Springs on Tuesday afternoon, February 24, 2015

The North Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed one man died in a single-car accident Tuesday afternoon.

Officials said speed is likely a factor.

The crash happened at South Potter and Bruton roads in Mineral Springs around 3:40 p.m.

Officials said the victim is a 22-year-old resident of Mineral Springs.

The driver was traveling around 55 to 60 mph around a curve when he went off the road and crashed into a tree. Troopers said the suggested speed limit for that curve is 35 mph.

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Highway Patrol: Speed likely a factor in crash that killed one