Cynthia Bonilla, 15, killed and several people injured in car crash on Lafayette Street in Santa Clara, California
Car crash in Santa Clara kills teen, injures 5
Witnesses reported the vehicle was driving at the speed limit, then for unknown reasons veered off the road and into a traffic signal, Moreno said.
Officers responded to the scene and found six people inside the truck, according to Moreno.
Teen Killed, 5 Injured in Santa Clara Car Crash One Block Away From Destination
Employees at Taqueria Cazadores, which closed early Friday, told NBC Bay Area that the people in the truck were returning after catering an event in Oakland. The car crashed one block away from the restaurant.
San Jose teen killed in Santa Clara crash ID'd
The collision was reported July 29 around 2:30 p.m., when the Chevrolet pickup truck Bonilla was riding in suddenly veered off the roadway and hit a traffic light pole near the intersection.
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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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