Christopher Aerneke, 64, killed in single-vehicle ambulance crash on Route 20 in Duanesburg, New York
Family: Man killed in ambulance crash was battling cancer
Police say Christopher Aerneke of Sloansville was heading home after a week in the hospital when the private ambulance carrying him crashed Wednesday evening in Duanesburg, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of Albany.
Police: Ambulance driver fell asleep ahead of fatal Duanesburg crash
At the time of the crash, Mohawk Ambulance said the driver was eight hours into a 12-hour shift after 14 hours off. It was also the fifth call of the day for the two-person crew.
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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