AUSTIN (KXAN) — A crash in North Austin sent several people to the hospital.

Austin police told KXAN a black car was going the wrong-way on the northbound frontage road of I-35 near Parmer Lane around 2 a.m. The wrong-way driver hit a Kia shortly after.

Officers believe alcohol played a role in the crash. Charges for the driver are pending.

Police say the people injured are expected to be okay. Both drivers have non-life threatening injuries. The passenger of the Kia was transported to Round Rock Medical Center with more severe injuries.