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Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on Louisville interstate

A man attempted to take the 65 N ramp to I-264 W when he lost control of his motorcycle.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is dead after a fatal crash on a major Louisville interstate Wednesday morning.

At about 1:45 a.m., Louisville Metro Police responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on the ramp from I-65 North to I-264 West, according to an LMPD news release.

Investigators believe the motorcycle, the only vehicle involved, was travelling on I-65 N when the driver merged onto the I-264 W ramp. For some unknown reason, the motorcyclist lost control and collided into a concrete barrier.

The driver, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle on impact. EMS was called to the scene and pronounced the man dead.

LMPD's Traffic Unit is handing the investigation.

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