Franklin Furtado, 47, killed in crash on Middlebrook Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee
2 injured after West Knoxville car crash
The crash happened westbound on Middlebrook Pike in between Connie Road and Broome Road.
Man dies after West Knoxville crash
Furtado had stepped out of the vehicle to conduct repairs or investigate the problem when the Jeep was hit in the rear by a Dodge Dakota pickup truck driven by Manuel Whitehead, 57. Whitehead tried to avoid the collision by swerving to the left, but hit the rear corner of the jeep.
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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