Niko D. Dinovo, 16, dies one year after car crash into Blessing's Tavern on Watervliet-Shaker Road in South Colonie, New York
Support pours in for burned teen in horrific Colonie crash
Dinovo was a passenger in a 2006 BMW being driven by 18-year-old Michael Carr when the vehicle went off the road around 11 p.m. The force of the crash sent the BMW underneath a pick-up truck, and both vehicles crashed through the tavern wall, bursting into flames.
Teen accused in fiery crash released
Carr, who is charged with vehicular assault, among other charges, has been released under the supervision of probation.
Fundraisers continue to support teen injured in Blessings Tavern crash
Since the crash, his classmates, friends, family and strangers have come together to support him with fundraisers. One was held at Texas Roadhouse on Monday.
Blood Drive Held in Honor of Teen Injured in Blessing's Tavern Crash
He remains at Westchester Medical Center, where he has had his fourth surgery and continues to undergo blood transfusions as part of his recovery.
Colonie teen admits causing fiery crash that nearly killed friend, destroyed tavern
Michael Carr admitted he caused the crash that made his car to burst into flames, leaving a friend with burns that still require constant hospital care and causing a fire that destroyed Blessings Tavern.
NY teen dies over a year after crash
A severely burned teenager has died more than a year after a New York car crash.
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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.
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