The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred on US 50 near Round Bottom Road in Miami Township, Clermont County at approximately 6:40 p.m. on June 29.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Timothy W. Sheridan, age 62, of Batavia operated a 1975 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound on US 50. Slightly behind another motorcycle when he failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. Sheridan drove off the south side of the roadway and struck a utility pole.

Sheridan was pronounced deceased at the scene.

He was not wearing a helmet or protective gear at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.