The Harrison County Sheriff's Department said two people were traveling in a Buick Rivera when it lost control, ran off the road and rolled over into a nearby field.

Matthew Cross, 17, was ejected, according to deputies. He landed over an embankment on Nolands Run Road.

Cross was pronounced dead on scene, police said.

He was a student at Lincoln High School, in Shinnston, officials said.

The driver, Jeffrey Workman, 22, was flown by helicopter to Ruby Memorial Hospital, in Morgantown, deputies said. As of Monday morning, he was listed in serious condition.

Deputies said speed may have been a factor, although its still under investigation.

An accident reconstructionist has been called to help.