Chatham-Kent police are investigating an early morning crash that has left a man with life-threatening injuries.

Emergency crews were called to King & Whittle Road in Romney Township shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday.

Police say the lone 19 year old male occupant  was northbound when he left the roadway, entered a ditch and struck a culvert.

He was transported to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance where he was stabilized and then transported to London Health Sciences Centre for further treatment.

Police say alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.

Contact police if you have any information.