In The News 24 April 2025

Batavia OSHP Post investigating single-vehicle fatal traffic crash

The Batavia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash involving one vehicle. The crash occurred on April 24 at approximately 12:37 a.m. on Starling Road, near Parsons Road, in Tate Township, Clermont County. 

The preliminary investigation revealed a 2007 Mazda 3, operated by Shawn Spencer, 42, Bethel, was traveling northeast on Starling Road when it failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off of the left side of the roadway. The Mazda then struck a tree, a traffic sign, and then another tree before coming to final rest.

Mr. Spencer was the only occupant in the vehicle and was flown to UC Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased. He was wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred. 

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted with this incident by the Clermont County Sheriff’s Department, Bethel Tate Fire and EMS, Med Flight, and Kings Kars Towing.

The crash remains under investigation at this time.

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