State troopers said speed played a role in a single-vehicle crash that killed a 22-year-old Cary man Monday morning.

Jeffrey Tabor Post Jr. of 711 N. Hampton Drive was pronounced dead at the scene, said Sgt. Jeff Gordon of the state Highway Patrol.

The accident occurred just before 8 a.m. on Lake Wheeler Road north of Penny Road, Gordon said. Post was driving a Chevrolet Blazer south on Lake Wheeler when he ran off the pavement and eventually overturned and hit a tree.

Investigating troopers cited speed as a factor, but did not say how fast he was traveling. No passengers were in the vehicle, Gordon said.

Disaster training registration open

From Staff Reports

Cary will offer training in disaster preparedness, emergency medicine and disaster psychology. Register by Feb. 14 for the free training seminars that meet 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 25 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27 by e-mail at rstark@nc.rr.com or call 919-462-3825.