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Newark man killed in motorcycle crash

Jefferson Davis, 54, was killed in the crash near Newark Tuesday afternoon.
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LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — A Newark man was killed when he crashed his motorcycle Tuesday, according to Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp.

Thorp said 54-year-old Jefferson Davis was traveling south on Fallsburg Road, near Newark, around 12:30 p.m. when Davis lost control on a curve.

Davis drove off the right side of the road and crashed. Thorp said Davis was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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