LIBERTY TWP., Pa. (WKBN) – A 28-year-old man from Petrolia, Pa. was killed in a crash in Mercer County Monday.

Police say Matthew Bell was driving on Route 173, near Old Mill Road at about 2 a.m. when he lost control and went off the left side of the road hitting a mailbox and rolling over several times.

Both Bell and his 22-year-old passenger were thrown from the car.

Both were taken to Grove City Hospital. Bell succumbed to his injuries. His passenger was last listed in serious condition.

State Route 173 was closed for several hours at the scene of the crash.