OHIO TWP., Ohio — A hit-and-run that killed a 19-year-old in Clermont County Sunday has been ruled a homicide, according to the Clermont County prosecutor.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at approximately 4 a.m. on Bethel-New Richmond Road east of US 52 in Ohio Township in Clermont County. Preliminary investigation by OSHP revealed that an unresponsive person was found on Bethel-New Richmond Road and pronounced deceased at the scene.
The pedestrian was identified as 19-year-old Jayden Nelson.
The prosecutor's office said they worked with the Clermont County Sheriff's Office and OSHP to investigate the circumstances around Nelson's death. The Hamilton County Coroner's Office has now determined the death to be a homicide.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Clermont County Sheriff's Office or the OSHP.
