Two people in hospital after crash in Whitneyville

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Two people are in the hospital after a head on crash on Route 1 in Whitneyville on Tuesday.

According to authorities, 41-year-old Patrick So of Ellsworth was traveling northbound when he lost control of his vehicle.

Official say So crossed the centerline and hit a car.

So was flown to Eastern Maine Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

They say the other driver was also taken there with non-life threatening but serious injuries.

Authorities say that speed is a suspected factor in the crash which is currently under investigation.