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1 killed, 3 injured after overnight crash involving wrong-way driver on I-71 in Cleveland

Cleveland EMS confirmed to 3News that this was a wrong-way driver crash.

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating a deadly overnight crash on I-71 near West 150th Street.

Cleveland EMS confirmed to 3News that this was a wrong-way driver crash, resulting in the death of one woman. We’ve also been told that three others were hurt and taken to the hospital -- two of which were listed in serious condition.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim as 58-year-old Vetrica Lemaitre. 

Police tell 3News the preliminary investigation reveals it was around 1:15 a.m. when the crash took place.

"Reports indicate a vehicle was driving southbound in the northbound lanes, crashing head on into another vehicle," according to Cleveland police.

No additional details were immediately available as police continue their investigation.

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