The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle, fatal crash that occurred on Amelia Olive Branch Rd in Batavia Township, Clermont County Ohio.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2000 Pontiac was being driven by Stephen Pasley Jr, 30 years of age of Amelia, Ohio. Mr. Pasley was traveling southbound on Amelia Olive Branch Rd when he failed to maintain control of his vehicle and traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a utility pole.

Ms. Angela M. Estep, 28 years of age from Batavia, Ohio was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Ms. Estep suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash.

Mr. Pasley was transported to University Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Alcohol is suspected as a contributing circumstance in this crash

The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol at this time.