Dwayne Faughn, 49, killed, three others including 6-year-old injured after head-on collision on Samoa Bridge in Eureka, California
Samoa Bridge Car Crash
Roads leading to the Samoa Bridge were blocked off by police for hours following the head-on crash between two cars about 9:00 pm Monday.
Local Man Killed in Head-On Samoa Bridge Crash; 6-Year-Old Among Occupants That Suffered Major Injuries, CHP Says
Based on the preliminary investigation, CHP has determined that a 2000 Lexus was being driven southbound on SR-255 approaching a 2020 Jeep being driven northbound on SR-255. For reasons yet to be determined, both vehicles collided head-on, causing major injuries to all occupants of the involved vehicles, and came to rest blocking the roadway.
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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