Sanford, ME : 22-year-old Dakota Thomas died after motorcycle crash on Route 109 in York County on Sunday, May 10, 2015

Maine authorities say a motorcyclist has died after his bike went off a road in York County.

The sheriff's office says 22-year-old Dakota Thomas of Sanford was driving a motorcycle on Route 109 about 6:20 p.m. Sunday with two other motorcyclists when his bike went off the road. The motorcycle went across a lawn, struck a dip in the ground and Thomas was thrown off the bike.

The sheriff's office says Thomas landed about 30 feet into some woods. He was wearing a helmet.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The sheriff's office says investigators suspect speed was a factor in the crash.

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Sheriff: Helmeted motorcyclist on fast ride dies when thrown off bike after leaving road