MALDEN, MO. (THECOUNT) — Jared R. Risinger, has been identified as the victim in a fatal early Monday morning crash near Malden, Missouri, according to

“J.R.” Risinger, 43, died after being involved in a single-vehicle crash in Dunklin County on Monday around 13:30 a.m.

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According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred while Risinger was operating a Dodge Ram on County Road 118 in Dunklin County. For unknown reason, the pickup truck crossed centerlines and exited the roadway. The vehicle then entered a culvert and rolled over.

Risinger was pronounced dead at the scene of multiple blunt force trauma injuries.

The victim, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the violent crash, reports KAIT.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Geo quick facts: Malden is a city in the northeast corner of Dunklin County, Missouri, United States, located near the intersection of Missouri Route 25 and U.S. Route 62. The population was 4,277 at the 2010 census. Malden is within Missouri’s 8th congressional district – Wikipedia.