EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio — A one-year-old has died after a car crash in East Cleveland.
Troopers said the crash happened around 1:45 a.m. on East 133rd Street near Shaw Avenue.
A 60-year-old man was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu southbound on East 133rd Street from Shaw Avenue.
Troopers said that he veered off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.
A 49-year-old woman and Xavier, 1, were inside of the vehicle at the time of the crash.
Troopers said the woman was holding the toddler on her lap on the front seat.
Xavier was transported to University Hospital, where he later died.
The driver and passenger were transported to University Hospital with unknown injuries.
Officials said Xavier's grandmother was the passenger and they believe the driver was her boyfriend.
"This is a senseless tragedy that should have been avoided," Lt. Rob Gable said.
Troopers said alcohol and drugs are believed to be factors in the crash and that charges are expected.
Xavier is the 32nd person killed as the result of a traffic crash in Cuyahoga County in 2020.
