LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A man died and a woman was injured after a crash in east Louisville late Thursday night.

According to Louisville Metro Police, officers were called around 10:12 p.m. to the area of Ormsby Lane and Westport Road on a report of an injury collision.

When officers arrived, they found a single-vehicle crash involving two people. Police said both occupants were injured, and EMS transported them to UofL Hospital for treatment.

A man later died from his injuries at the hospital, according to police. A woman is being treated for injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

A preliminary investigation shows the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Ormsby Lane when it left the roadway and struck a utility pole.

LMPD’s Traffic Unit is handling the investigation, which remains ongoing.

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