Oakes  (NDHP Updated Report)    The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a one vehicle accident Saturday morning about 1:30 on Highway 11, at MM 109, 4 Miles southeast of Oakes claimed the life of a South Dakota man (new information.)

The report says, a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer operated by 33 year old Douglas Cavalier from Britton, South Dakota,was eastbound on Highway 11 at a high rate of speed. He lost control around MM 109 and entered the ditch, over corrected and rolled the vehicle. He was ejected from the vehicle and sustained life ending injuries. Alcohol and drugs were a factor in the crash. The driver was transported the Hoven Funeral home in Ellendale.

The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

Assisting at the scene were the Dickey County SO, Oakes PD, Oakes Ambulance, Oakes Fire and Rescue