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Father of 5 Dies Tragically After Being Hit by Speeding Motorcycle He Tried to Stop Outside His Home

A Utah man tragically died after a motorcyclist hit him outside his home. On Monday night James Mair was rushed to the hospital after a 19-year-old struck the father-of-five in his neighborhood.

Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries hours later on Tuesday morning. “It is believed that Mr. Mair stepped into the roadway in an attempt to slow down the motorcyclist.

Witnesses believe the motorcyclist was speeding,” revealed Draper Police Department officials. “He had children and obviously it’s normal for a dad to be concerned if they feel like somebody’s driving too fast,” shared Lt. Pat Evan during an interview with FOX station KSTU.

What began as a father’s attempt to protect his children from a speeding motorcyclist ended in a devastating tragedy. James Mair stepped into the roadway because he was concerned about the danger near his home, but the decision would have heartbreaking consequences for his family. Continue reading to find out what happened →

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