By Associated Press - Sunday, May 1, 2016

NEMO, S.D. (AP) - A car crash has killed two men in western South Dakota.

Authorities say the crash happened early Sunday near Nemo in Lawrence County. The driver lost control of the Honda Prelude, which left the road, became airborne and struck a tree.

Both the driver and his passenger died at the scene. The 20-year-old driver was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the car. His 23-year-old passenger was wearing a seat belt.

Names of the victims were not immediately released. The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating.

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