CINCINNATI — River Road was shut down in both directions for hours after a crash left 2 people dead, according to Cincinnati police.
Cincinnati police said at around 10:30 a.m. Thursday 20-year-old Romale Lewis was driving on the 2400 block of river road when crossed the center line while traveling westbound. He struck hit a vehicle driven by 46-year-old Jose Gonzalez.
Gonzalez was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where he later died.
Lewis was also taken to the hospital where he later died.
The road was closed between State Avenue and Fairbanks Avenue in Sedamsville for hours.
Cincinnati police said they are still investigating whether seat belt use, excessive speed and impairment may have played a part in the crash.
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