Fatal Crash in Fairfield County

The Lancaster Post of the State Highway Patrol  is investigating a fatal crash that happened in Fairfield County.
 

Authorities say around 6:13 a.m. Friday, 20-year-old Joshua Owen of Lancaster was driving west on Lithopolis Road when he drove off the left side of the roadway and struck a mailbox, utility pole and a tree.
 

Owen was pronounced dead at the scene.
 

Troopers say he was not wearing a seat belt.