Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating fatal crash in Clinton County

CLINTON COUNTY — The Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said in a release that it is currently investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Jan. 11.

The accident happened around 10:50 p.m. on Center Road in Chester Township in Clinton County.

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OSP said that preliminary investigation shows that Shawn Hardin, 32, was driving eastbound on Center Road when his car traveled off the left side of the road and hit a culvert, causing his car to overturn.

Clinton County Sheriff’s office, Chester Township Fire Department, and Chester Township EMS assisted on scene.

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Alcohol and/or drugs are not suspected as factors, according to OSP.

OSP said they will continue to investigate the crash.

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