Passenger Seth N. Leahey, 29, dead, driver James F. McCarthy III, 69, injured in rollover crash on Lower South Fork Road near Hyampom, California
Passenger dies in crash near Hyampom
Officers said a vehicle with two people inside overturned. They said the passenger died and the driver was taken to the hospital via helicopter. They believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.
Victim identified in fatal Hyampom crash
Officers determined McCarthy was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage at the time of the collision and was placed under arrest for a felony violation of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury and/or death and felony vehicular manslaughter.
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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