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Teen Dies In Johnston Car Crash

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JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A teenager is dead after an early morning car crash in Johnson County.

Connie Tart Jr. was traveling westbound on Brogden Road when he lost control of the car and hit a ditch. Tart's car overturned and hit some trees.

The 19-year-old was ejected from the vehicle. He died on the scene.

Investigators say speed was a factor in the accident.

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