A driver allegedly hit a passenger after leaving a Vermilion bar

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating after a 50-year-old man allegedly ran over his 46-year-old passenger as he left a Vermilion bar.

Troopers were called to the Patio Tavern on U.S. 6 around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Upon arrival, it turned out that a 50-year-old man was leaving the bar and was driving a 1995 Dodge Ram with a faulty passenger-side door.

Police said his 46-year-old passenger was not wearing a seat belt and fell out of the vehicle.

The driver allegedly hit the man before coming to rest on the road.

The passenger was airlifted to Metro Hospital due to his injuries.

It is suspected that alcohol may be the cause.