Calvin Hanchett, 38, killed; Leon Bridges, 27, and Mike Asmus, 60, injured in single-vehicle crash on West Court Street in Janesville, Illinois
Victims in fatal traffic crash Wednesday still hospitalized
Three people were in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Two were ejected while one died at the scene, according to police.
The name of the deceased has not been released.
Fatal crash victim identified
Hanchett was one of two people ejected from an SUV after it left the road and hit a tree on Court Street between Sunset Street and Austin Road at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Driver in fatal crash likely to be charged once he recovers, police say
The driver, Leon Bridges, 27, of Brooklyn, was still at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center on Tuesday, in a condition that doesn't allow him to be charged, said police Sgt. Dean Sukus.
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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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