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Gaston Chevrolet's Frontenac and Eddie O'Donnell's Duesenberg on the boards of the Los Angeles Speedway in Beverly Hills.

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It was the 25th of November 1920 and neither man would survive the race. Gaston was leading when the two of them collided as they tried to lap Joe Thomas.

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The 28 year old Gaston was killed instantly, Lyall Jolls died shortly after while O'Donnell succumbed to his injuries the following day.

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