Troopers: Alcohol may have caused serious accident in Port Clinton

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Port Clinton, OHIO (WTVG) - Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a crash that sent two people to the hospital early Sunday morning.

Officials say the crash happened around 4:25am on State Road west of Gypsum Road in Ottawa County Portage Township.

According to state troopers, 31-year-old Roy Cox II lost control of his vehicle and hit an iron I-beam after failing to make a right turn on State Road.

His passenger, 29-year-old Casey Wadsworth, was trapped inside the vehicle and was removed with the Jaws-of-Life.

Investigators say both were not wearing a seatbelt.

Cox was transported to Toledo St. Vincent Hospital with serious injuries

Wadsworth also suffered serious injuries and was transported to Port Clinton's Magruder Hospital

No charges have been filed, the crash remains under investigation.

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