Police chase, crash causes $9K worth of pot to fall from bumper

TROY, Ohio - A Kentucky man is facing felony drug charges after troopers found 885 grams of hydroponic marijuana following a traffic crash in Miami County.

The marijuana has a street value of worth nearly $9,000.

Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers clocked a 2013 Chevy Captiva at 89 mph on Interstate 75. When the trooper attempted to catch-up with the violator, it struck a commercial vehicle from behind, causing a crash at 8:30 a.m. Monday.

As troopers were conducting a crash investigation, they found several bags of hydroponic marijuana that had become dislodged from the bumper during the crash.

The driver was also found to be driving under suspension.

Brandon D. Means, 27, of Lexington, Ky.,was transported to a local hospital for his injuries and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of criminal tools, both fifth-degree felonies.

If convicted, Means could face up to two years in prison and a $5,000 fine.