KINGFIELD — A Strong man died Sunday night after he was ejected from a car he was a passenger in that went off West Kingfield Road and struck several trees, according to Franklin County Sheriff’s Office release.

Nicholas Shurtleff, 25, of Strong was ejected and died at the scene, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. wrote in the release.

Danielle Larochelle, 30, of Kingfield was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Aveo westbound on the road at about 10:10 p.m. when she reportedly attempted to avoid a deer in the road and lost control. The car went off the road and struck several trees. In addition to Shurtleff, two other people were ejected from the car, according the release.

The two other passengers were Patrick Wyman, 23, of Kingfield and Benjamin Bowman, 22, of Kingfield.

Larochelle and Bowman, who were not wearing seat belts, were injured and taken by a NorthStar EMS ambulances to a hospital, according to the release.

Wyman was wearing a seat belt and was not taken to a hospital.

Primary investigator Andrew Morgan was assisted at the scene by Lt. David St. Laurent, Deputy David Davol and Detective Kenneth Charles. Maine State Police assisted at the scene with reconstruction. The accident is still under investigation, and Morgan is the primary investigator.

Maine State Police assisted with reconstruction of the accident, which remains under investigation.

Kingfield, Carrabassett Valley and New Portland fire departments assisted at the scene.