Wang You-theng, 89, and one other person dead in fiery multi-car crash on 10 Freeway in West Covina, Florida
FATAL MULTI-CAR CRASH SHUTS ALL WB LANES OF 10 FWY IN WEST COVINA
The wreck occurred just east of Citrus Street shortly after 1 a.m. According to California Highway Patrol, five cars were involved - a semi pulling a container, Lexus SUV, Toyota sedan, Audi and a Toyota pickup truck.
Two people were killed - one person from the Audi and one from the Toyota pickup.
Crash kills 2 in West Covina, closes westbound 10 Freeway
One person was injured and taken to a hospital, said California Highway Patrol Officer Patrick Kimball.
90-Year-Old Man Killed in West Covina Crash
The male driver of the Toyota Tacoma, whose age was unknown, died at the scene, the CHP reported. The 90-year-old was a passenger in the Audi, whose driver, a 68-year-old Pasadena woman, suffered moderate injuries.
Wanted Taiwanese fugitive killed in car crash in Southern California
Wang founded Rebar in 1959 to build steel beams and made a fortune from the business. But when Rebar sank into financial difficulties in 2006, Wang fled Taiwan and eventually arrived in the United States.
Wang had been indicted on a long list of charges, including fraud, money laundering and insider trading. Wang and his family were accused of siphoning off more than $9 billion in Rebar assets.
Taiwanese fugitive tycoon dies in fiery California car crash, amid decade-long fight to evade deportation
Wang, described in court records as a native of China and a citizen of Taiwan, founded China Rebar Group in 1959 to build steel beams and made a fortune from the business. But when Rebar sank into financial difficulties in 2006, Wang fled Taiwan and eventually arrived in the United States.
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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