Which of the following is an example of a straight news lead?

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Men, unlike women, don’t think housework is a daily necessity.
Men, unlike women, don’t think housework is a daily necessity.

Johnny Lang never dreamed he’d be the starting left tackle for the Libertyville Cougars.
Johnny Lang never dreamed he’d be the starting left tackle for the Libertyville Cougars.

A 73-year-old man died Thursday after his car struck a tree in the 200 block of Northwest 17th Street.
A 73-year-old man died Thursday after his car struck a tree in the 200 block of Northwest 17 th Street.

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The example of a straight news lead is:

A 73-year-old man died Thursday after his car struck a tree in the 200 block of Northwest 17th Street.

This lead provides clear and factual information about an incident, which is characteristic of straight news reporting.