A 23-year-old Dexter man was killed early this morning when his ATV struck a fence and overturned several times in Dexter Township, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department.

A passenger was also riding on the all-terrain vehicle when the crash occurred at 1:44 a.m., but he was not injured, according to a news release.

Police said several ATV riders were traveling off-road parallel to Riker Road near Orchard Ridge when one of the ATVs struck a fence and overturned.

The driver was taken to the University of Michigan Hospital, and died of his injuries, the news release said. The passenger, a 22-year-old Dexter man, did not require medical attention, police said.

Police have not released the names of those involved. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, police said.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to call the sheriff's tip line at (734) 973-7711 or Deputy Michael Williams at (734) 973-4391.