Adam Garza, 40, Kaleb Garza, 19, Madysin Garza, 14, Jordan Garza, 11, and Maria Rodriguez, 47, killed, and one injured in head-on collision on Highway 43 near Wasco, California
Five killed in crash Sunday night that may have involved alcohol, CHP says
The Chevy crossed into the northbound lanes and collided head-on with the Hyundai Sonata, which was occupied by five people, according to the CHP.
Five killed and one injured in head-on crash on Highway 43
Family members say 40-year-old Adam Garza, 19-year-old Kaleb Garza, 14-year-old Madysin Garza and 11-year-old Jordan Garza were killed in the crash. Ethan Garza, 17, is in the hospital with major injuries.
ID released for suspected DUI driver from crash that killed herself, 4 others
The Kern County coroner on Tuesday identified 47-year-old Maria Rodriguez, of Shafter, as the woman behind the wheel of a pickup that crashed with a car Sunday night on Highway 43 in Wasco.
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After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.
Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.
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