BAZETTA – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Waren Post is investigating a crash that occurred early Sunday on state Route 46 that killed a Cortland man.

A patrol report indicates that a 2006 Nissan He crossed the road before going down an embankment. Around 1:45 a.m., patrol said neither occupant was wearing a seat belt and both victims were thrown from the vehicle. Alcohol and speed contributed to the crash, according to the patrol report.

As police and rescue personnel responded to the crash, a southbound 2014 Nissan Altima driven by Karen Bartone, 54, of Niles, struck Walter, killing him.

Ulam suffered serious injuries in the first accident.

Both accidents are still being investigated.