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LOS ANGELES COUNTY - Two people very tragically died Thursday in a horrific intersection collision involving a sport utility vehicle and a motorcycle in Arcadia, the Pasadena Star-News reported. The double-fatal accident took place shortly after 12:00 p.m. on September 1, 2011, at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Palm Drive, the Los Angeles County Coroner reported.

According to news reports, the motorcycle, operated by Jonathan Paul Nyerges. 29, of Temple City, was travelling northbound on Baldwin Avenue. At the same time, Richard Oster, 75, of Arcadia, was driving the SUV westbound on Palm Drive. The two vehicles collided at the intersection, and the impact caused the SUV to overturn. Nyerges died at the scene of the crash. Oster was taken by ambulance to Huntington Hospital, where he died a short time after arrival. The cause of this fatal intersection accident remains under investigation. Any witnesses are asked to contact Arcadia police at 626-574-5156.

Cause of the Arcadia Motorcycle Accident

Based on the limited information provided in news reports, it is impossible to tell why this accident occurred. The Arcadia Police Department is investigating the accident and will look at vehicle speed, right-of-way, witness accounts and other factors and evidence in determining exactly how this fatal collision occurred and who was responsible.

Intersection Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Approximately 1/3 of all accidents take place at traffic intersections. Following a catastrophic intersection accident such as this September 1st crash in Arcadia, the family members of the victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable Los Angles wrongful death attorney. A lawyer who has successfully handled wrongful death claims arising from Los Angeles intersection accidents can advise the victims' families of their legal rights and options, should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim. If the accident was the result of another motorist's negligence or a dangerous road condition, the victims' family may be entitled to wrongful death damages for funeral and burial expenses, expected future earnings or benefits, and loss of love, care, affection and companionship.