'My best friend': Clermont Co. family looks for answers after teen killed in hit-and-run
Published on March 10, 2026.
Jayden Nelson, a 19-year-old from Clermont County, was found dead following a hit-and-run early Sunday morning. The unidentified vehicle fled the scene and left the scene. Jayden Nelson's younger brother, Jayce Nelson, found his brother's roommate on the phone with his mom worried about where Jayden could be. They identified Jayden through his tattoos and confirmed his death after talking to an Ohio State Highway Patrol lieutenant. The shock of Jayden's death was felt by his older sister, Lilly, and friend, Ryan Evans. Family and friends described Jayden as outgoing, always smiling, and always willing to listen.
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