In The News 1 March 2025

Georgetown OSHP Post investigating fatal motorcycle crash

GEORGETOWN – The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash involving a motorcycle. The crash occurred at approximately 7:07 p.m. Feb. 28 on state Route 774 near mile marker 5, in Clark Township, Brown County. 

The preliminary investigation revealed a 2009 Yamaha R6 operated by Jeremy Lawson II, 22, of Williamsburg, was traveling northeast on state Route 774, failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch, and overturned. 

Lawson was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS. 

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Hamersville Fire and EMS, and the Brown County Coroner’s Office. 

The crash remains under investigation. 

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