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Police believe impairment played role in overnight crash in West End that sent a juvenile, adult to the hospital

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Posted at 2:31 PM, Oct 31, 2021
and last updated 2021-11-01 11:37:06-04

WEST END — Cincinnati Police said impairment likely played a factor in an overnight crash in the West End that sent a juvenile and an adult to the hospital.

Officers said the crash happened on Central Parkway around 2 a.m.

Investigators said a 2008 GMC Acadia was traveling east on Central Parkway when the driver lost control and hit a 2012 Kia Optima. Police said a juvenile male was driving the Kia.

Both drivers suffered serious injuries from the crash. Police said both drivers were wearing seat belts.

Police said impairment appears to be a factor in the crash, but investigators are still trying to determine if speed played a role.

Police are urging any witnesses to the crash to contact the Cincinnati Police Department's Traffic Unit at 1-513-352-2514.