Bob Nelson, 70, killed, and Sueria Ashkar, 24, seriously injured in head-on collision on Buckley Road in Salina, New York
Former Syracuse Fire Chief Dies in Buckley Road Crash, Woman in Critical Condition
Troopers said Nelson, 70, was driving on Buckley Road in Salina Friday night when he crossed over into the oncoming lane. He hit another car head-on.
Firefighting Community Mourning Loss of Retired Syracuse Fire Chief After Fatal Crash
He joined the Syracuse Fire Department in 1970 and was appointed Chief in April of 1998. Nelson retired in 2001.
Woman critically injured in fatal Salina crash upgraded to stable condition
Sueria Ashkar, 24, of Liverpool, was in stable condition Saturday night at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, a nursing supervisor said.
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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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