Knoxville Police are investigating an early morning accident which sends one person to the hospital in critical condition.

Police say two cars were involved in a crash on N. Northshor Drive at Woodburn Drive.

Investigators say a Scion XD tried to make a left turn from Woodburn onto Northshore and was struck by a Honda Accord north on Northshore.

The driver of the Scion was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and is still listed in critical condition.

Northshore Drive reopened just before 9 a.m.