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One man was killed on Thursday in a single-vehicle crash on Lower River Road at the point where it becomes Watson Lane. 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash in southwest Jefferson County.

About 2:40 p.m. Thursday, Louisville Metro Police was called to Lower River Road at the point where it becomes Watson Lane.

Police said a male driver was headed south, lost control in a curve and hit a pole. The driver had to be extricated from the car and died at the scene.

Both directions of Watson Lane were closed for several hours after the crash.

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