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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Authorities identified the man who died Tuesday in a rollover crash near Louisville's airport. 

According to Louisville Metro police, officers responded around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 5000 block of Crittenden Drive on reports of an injury crash involving two vehicles. 

Police said one of the vehicles crashed into a utility pole, rolled over and brought down wires.

The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said Friday 54-year-old John "Chris" Goodaker, of Louisville, died in the crash.

The crash brought traffic delays and downed power lines part of Crittenden Drive.

The department’s Traffic Unit is investigating. 

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