The identity of a Kansas man that was killed in a Hardin accident has been released.

Joshua Zirger, 28, of Waterville, Kansas died Wednesday after the pickup truck he was riding in hit a cow, according to the Big Horn coroner's office.

The Montana Highway Patrol says a 23-year-old man was heading west toward Hardin on Sarpy Creek Road when he struck a cow in the road, lost control of his pickup and skidded into a ditch.

The truck rolled and the man and his 28-year-old passenger were ejected.

Zirger was pronounced dead at the scene.

Neither the driver nor the passenger was wearing a seatbelt.

Speed and alcohol were factors in the crash, according to Trooper Tony Beehler.

No citations have been issued. The accident remains under investigation.

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(From June 18, 2009)

A Kansas man is dead after a one vehicle accident early Thursday morning in Hardin.

The Montana Highway Patrol says a 23-year-old man was heading West toward Hardin on Sarpy Creek Road. He struck a cow in the road, lost control of his pickup and skidded into a ditch.

The truck rolled and the man and his 28-year-old passenger were ejected. The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. Neither person wore a seatbelt.

Trooper Tony Beehler says speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. No citations have been issued. The accident remains under investigation.