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Brown County authorities investigating fatal crash in Howard

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BROWN COUNTY (NBC 26) — A driver dies after losing control and hitting a tree, Brown County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

The sheriff's office said the crash happened around 1:17 p.m. in Howard. The driver was identified as a 47-year-old Green Bay resident, who was traveling eastbound on Larson Road approaching South Taylor St.

The sheriff's office said the driver appeared to lose control of the vehicle while negotiating a slight curve in the roadway. The loss of control resulted in the vehicle striking a tree before the vehicle came to a rest.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and no other passengers were present in the vehicle. The sheriff's office said the crash appears to be related to a medical emergency.

There are no charges at this time, and the crash remains under investigation.