Batavia Post investigating 3-vehicle fatal crash
The Batavia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred Sept. 3 at approximately 2:04 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 32 and Herold Road in Batavia Township, Clermont County.
The preliminary investigation showed a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, operated by Robert Sherman, 26, of Mount Orab, was stopped south on Herold Road at State Route 32. A 2020 Lincoln Navigator, operated by Jenny Stahl, 71, of Blanchester was traveling east on state Route 32. A 2019 Infiniti QX60, operated by Miles Harrigan, 58, of Aberdeen, was stopped northbound on Herold Road.
The vehicle operated by Mr. Sherman entered the intersection and was allegedly struck by Mrs. Stahl’s vehicle. The Chevrolet Sonic then allegedly struck the Infiniti QX60 and came to rest. The Lincoln Navigator traveled off the right side of the roadway and down an embankment before coming to rest.
Mr. Sherman was treated at the scene with minor injuries as a result of the crash. A passenger in Mr. Sherman’s vehicle, Mrs. Tassie Sherman, 51, of Blanchester sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was declared deceased at Clermont Mercy Hospital. An additional passenger in Mr. Sherman’s vehicle, Mrs. Denise Harris, 71, of Mount Orab, sustained serious injuries and was transported by squad to the University of Cincinnati Hospital.
Mrs. Stahl was transported by squad to the University of Cincinnati Hospital with minor injuries. A passenger in her vehicle, Mr. Peyton Stahl, 18, of Goshen, was also transported by squad to the University of Cincinnati Hospital with minor injuries.
Mr. Harrigan was transported by squad to Bethesda North Hospital with minor injuries. A passenger in his vehicle, Mrs. Deana Couture, 58, of Medina, was also transported by squad to Bethesda North Hospital with minor injuries.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Batavia Police Department, Central Joint Fire and EMS, and Williamsburg Fire and EMS.
The crash remains under investigation at this time.
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