A pre-dawn crash in Tuscaloosa resulted in the death of one individual and caused life-threatening injuries to another.

According to a press release, Tuscaloosa Police responded to the 3100 block of University Boulevard East around 4:32 a.m. Saturday after receiving reports of a crash in the area.

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Upon arrival, police determined that an SUV traveling east and a sedan traveling west had been involved in a head-on collision. The occupant of the sedan was fatally injured and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The occupant of the SUV suffered life-threatening injuries. Both individuals were the only ones in their vehicles at the time.

The occupant of the SUV was extracted from their vehicle and transported to an area hospital. They were then taken to UAB Hospital in Birmingham for further treatment.

The road was cleared and re-opened to traffic around 8:44 a.m. Saturday.

Officials are still investigating.