Crystal Floyd, 23, killed, two people injured, and Andrew Wayne Lovell, 23, charged with DUI in single-vehicle crash on I-264 in Portsmouth, Virginia
Woman killed, two others seriouly injured in overnight crash in Portsmouth
Three passengers in the rear seat were ejected in the crash. 23-year-old Crystal Floydd of Portsmouth was pronounced dead at the scene. The other passengers were taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with what were described as "major" injuries.
The driver of the car was identified by police as 23-year-old Andrew Wayne Lovell. He's been charged with DUI and felony involuntary manslaughter.
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Lovell is still in jail. He will have a court appearance Tuesday morning.
Floyd’s family is preparing her funeral and have started a page to help pay for the cost.
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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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