Tyler James Orpen, 16, killed and Joseph Martin Timmers, 61, injured in collision near River Falls, Wisconsin
Wis. teen dies in fiery crash
Orpen was driving a 2001 Ford Focus when he struck the gravel shoulder, over-corrected and entered oncoming lane, police said. Timmers attempted to swerve his 2011 Dodge Ram truck away from Orpen’s vehicle, but the two vehicles collided and landed in a corn field, where they started on fire.
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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