Submitted by the Batavia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The Batavia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Bennett Road near Gaskins Road in Pierce Township, Clermont County on May 25, 2021 at approximately 1:19 P.M.
Preliminary investigation revealed George L. Deshaies age 62, of Amelia operated his 2005 black Ford Expedition southbound on Bennett Road. Mr. Deshaies traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck two trees before coming to final rest.
Mr. Deshaies was transported to Anderson Mercy Hospital, by Pierce Township EMS, where he was pronounced deceased. Mr. Deshaies was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation by the Batavia Post.