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A 47-year-old Tracy man lost control of his Harley Davidson and died when he was thrown from his bike on a road between Dublin and Danville early this morning.

A 47-year-old Tracy man died at 1:55 a.m. Friday in a motorcycle accident between Dublin and Danville.

A news report identified the man as David James, who was heading south on Camino Tassajara when he lost control of 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle, said CHP spokesman Steve Creel said.

The CHP says James spun out when he tried to take a 40-mph turn at 65 mph. James hit a pole and a well pump before being thrown into a metal building after he was thrown from his bike, which came to a stop at a barbed-wire fence. James was pronounced dead on the scene.

A driver heading north on the road moments after the crash saw a cloud of dust and the bike leaning against the fence and pulled over and called 9-1-1, Creel said.

Creel said investigators will call his relatives, friends and coworkers to try to figure out where James was going when the accident occurred.

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written by missyE , August 15, 2008

So sad. Does it seem like there have been a lot of deaths while on motorcycles lately? Condolences to his family and friends.

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written by bla , August 15, 2008

Yeah, its unfortunate more people are riding bikes to save on gas. My hubby has been riding more too. I know a lot of people who ride and when I saw the heading, my heart sank. I was relieved to learn that I didn't know this person which quickly turned to sadness realizing someone lost a life and loved one. My sincere condolences to his family.

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written by amy , August 16, 2008

My brother rides his motorcycle in Tracy,to save on gas, also. Everytime I see a motorcyle death, I worry I might come across his name without being notified first!

My heart goes to the family, will pray for all motorcyclist everywhere. Remember to take the wind gust into factor when riding a motorcyles.

Take care...prayers are with the family.

-amy

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written by Thinker , August 16, 2008

Just slow it down! I too ride, and we need to all remember it happens in a blink of an eye! What's he doing out in that area at 2am!?! Damn!

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written by sleepy , August 18, 2008

to: editor
i notice when they are not wearing a helmit and die...it's in the story...but this guy died and nothing was said about a helmit...could it be that he was wearing one...and it didn't advance your point of view?