The Raleigh Police Department identified the driver as Peter Marsh Jr of Durham.
According to the Raleigh Police Department, Marsh's car drove off the road and into a tree while he tried to exit westbound I-40 onto Wade Avenue. Marsh was taken to WakeMed but later died from his injuries.
The ramp was closed while officers investigated the crash scene.
The ramp and roadway reopened around 4:30 p.m.
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