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Motorcyclist killed after hitting deer in Union Township

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UNION TOWNSHIP — A motorcyclist was killed after Ohio State Highway Patrol said he hit a deer and crashed in Union Township overnight.

Troopers said the crash happened around 1:37 a.m. on Fisher Road, near Mad River Road, in Union Township.

According to police, a preliminary investigation revealed Brian Camp, 58, of New Vienna was riding a 2006 Harley Davidson Motorcycle eastbound when he hit a deer. The motorcycle overturned and left the road.

Highland County Coroner's Office pronounced Camp dead at the scene.

Police do not believe alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.