A Douglas County resident was killed today in a single-vehicle accident on E. 1900 Road.

The driver was southbound in the area of 970 E. 1900 Road shortly before 4:30 p.m. when the accident occurred, said Lt. Kari Wempe of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The driver lost control of the vehicle, and the vehicle struck a culvert, overturned and landed on its top, killing the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene, Wempe said. She said the driver’s name would be released pending notification of next of kin.

The cause of the accident is under investigation, Wempe said.