One man dead after early morning crash

NORTH LIMA — A man is dead after reports said he was ejected from a car that crashed about 2:25 a.m. today on state Route 164 in Beaver Township.

The Canfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said John Wardle, 30, of Poland, was driving south on state Route 164 when he tried to pass another vehicle and lost control, going off the right side of the road and overturning.

A passenger, Mohammed Musleh, 28, was thrown from the car and was declared dead at the scene. A news release said he was not wearing a seat belt.

Other occupants of the car were not injured, reports said.

Reports said alcohol is suspected of being a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation. Charges are pending, the release said.