Shelby County authorities are investigating an early morning fatal car crash.

At 3:44 am Wednesday the Shelby County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a fatal crash in the field north of Bassett Road.

Evidence showed a car was driven north through the field when it struck a ditch. The vehicle then rolled several times and the driver was ejected. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Identification has not been confirmed as of this report.