MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the Madison man who was killed in a crash early Sunday morning.

The agency stated Balford Reid, 46, died in the crash, which was reported just before 4:45 a.m. on Highway 12.

Madison Police Department said the driver was thrown from the vehicle.

The crash caused a full closure of the Beltline between Mineral Point Road and South Gammon Road.

Officials pronounced the Madison man dead, and said he died of the injuries he suffered in the crash.

MPD and the Medical Examiner’s Office are still investigating the deadly crash.

The highway was closed for several hours so authorities could investigate.

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