Van Wert Post Investigating Fatal Crash in Paulding County.

The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred on Tuesday, September 16th at 1:14p.m. The crash occurred on County Road 123 north of County Road 126 in Jackson Township, Paulding County.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 Chevrolet Camaro, operated by 50 year old James A. Hasch, of Paulding, was traveling southbound on County Road 123 when he attempted to pass a southbound vehicle to the right. While attempting to pass the Chevrolet Camaro struck a southbound 1998 Mercury Sable operated by 62 year old Curtis W. Gawronski, of Paulding. After contact the Chevrolet Camaro continued off the right side of the roadway striking a utility pole and overturning, ejecting Hasch from his vehicle.
Hasch was pronounced deceased at the scene and Gawronski was not injured in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.