The Batavia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating an injury traffic crash involving one car and a pedestrian.

The crash occurred on May 30 at approximately 10 p.m. on state Route 133 near state Route 774 in Franklin Township.

Preliminary investigation reveals that a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, operated by Taylor Howerton, age 18, of Felicity, was traveling southbound on state Route 133. Howerton’s vehicle struck Kevin Hamilton, age 49, also of Felicity.

Hamilton was transported to U.C. Hospital by Air Care with serious injuries. No other injuries were reported.

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