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ALHAMBRA - The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reported Valerie Viamonte, 27, of Inglewood was tragically killed Sunday night after she was thrown from a motorcycle on the 10 Freeway. The accident was reported at 6:48 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2011 on the westbound 10 (San Bernardino). According to reports in the Daily Breeze, Viamonte was riding a Yamaha YZFR-6 operated by a 29-year-old Paramount man. The driver lost control of the bike and struck a raised median, throwing Viamonte onto the No. 3. Lane, where she was struck by a 2011 Lexus GS350 driven by a 29-year- old Arcadia man. Viamonte died at the scene of the crash. The motorcycle operator suffered only minor injuries.

What Caused this Accident?

Based on the limited information provided in news accounts, the cause of the accident is not 100% clear. Although it was reported that the driver of the motorcycle was speeding, it is unclear what Viamonte's fate would have been had she not been struck by the Lexus. It is also unclear how fast the Lexus was travelling when the secondary collision occurred. The CHP will look to answer these questions in others in determining why this accident occurred, and who was at fault.

Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

The CHP is investigating this Interstate 10 Alhambra motorcycle accident and will determine whether the motorcycle operator, the driver of the Lexus, or both in part, were responsible for this accident. While the investigation is ongoing, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney. A skilled lawyer who understands the unique legal issues of multi-vehicle accidents involving motorcycles can advise the victim's family of their legal rights and options should they consider pursuing a wrongful death claim against whoever was responsible for their loved one's death.