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Drug Use Suspected In Fatal Crash
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Troopers say drug use is suspected in a fatal two-vehicle crash in Greenup County.
The crash happened just before 2 p.m. on Sunday at the intersection of the Grant Bridge on US 23.
Kentucky State Police say Benjamin Johnston, 27, from Portsmouth was trying to turn left on his mo-ped when he was hit by a SUV.
Troopers say Jamie Miller, 44, ran a red light at the intersection.
Johnson was taken to the Southern Ohio Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Miller and a passenger were not hurt in the crash.
Troopers say no charges will be filed until the investigation is completed.