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Painesville police investigating early morning crash

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PAINESVILLE, Ohio — The Painesville Police Department is investigating a serious crash.

The crash happened around 4:45 a.m. at the intersection of Richmond and Sanford streets.

Police said the driver of one of the vehicles was ejected and suffered serious injuries. A passenger in the same vehicle also suffered injuries. Both of them were transported to the hospital.

The driver and passenger of the other vehicle involved suffered non-life threatening injuries and were transported to the hospital.

While the accident is still under investigation, police believe speed and alcohol played a role in the crash.