John Helton, 56, killed and Thomas Boynton, 56, injured in car accident on May 4 in Lincoln County.

Authorities said a 56-year-old man was killed in a crash Sunday in Lincoln County around 3:00 p.m. Police said John Helton, 56, was driving west on Miles Creston Road at Seven Bays Road when he crossed the center line and hit Thomas Boynton, 56. Boynton was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials said he was not wearing a seatbelt. Helton was taken to Sacred Heart by Medstar. Washington State Police said charges are pending.

What money damages are recoverable in a death claim? Every death from an accident is tragic. When a death is the result of someone else’s negligence, certain survivors may make a wrongful death claim against those responsible. Close relatives may recover monetary damages for the loss of financial support, as well as for medical, funeral, and burial expenses, lost earnings, and in some cases for pain, suffering, and loss of love and affection. Learn more about dealing with fatal accidents and insurance claims here…