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LMPD: Motorcyclist dies after crashing into utility pole

Police say a motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Clarks Lane when he lost control, left the roadway and crashed into a utility pole.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Police say a motorcyclist died in a crash early Wednesday morning. 

Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) says shortly after midnight they responded to a report of a vehicle collision at the intersection of Clarks Lane and Alexander Avenue. 

Upon arrival, Sixth Division officers say they located a single vehicle crash. Police say 25-year-old Anthony Watson Jr. was traveling eastbound on Clarks Lane when he lost control, left the roadway and crashed into a utility pole. 

EMS was called and pronounced Watson dead at the scene. 

LMPD’s Traffic Unit is handling the investigation.

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