Passenger Mike Toledo, 48, killed, 38-year-old driver critically injured after high-speed crash into utility pole at Cayuga Street and Effey Street in Santa Cruz, California
Speeding Driver Crashes Into Pole in Santa Cruz, Killing Passenger
Police responded to the 5:45 a.m. crash at the intersection of Cayuga and Effey streets and found a car had struck a pole, trapping two men inside.
Fatal Santa Cruz crash trails neighborhood concerns
Just two days before a 48-year-old man was killed in a car crash Sunday night, community members gathered to air grievances to city officials about unsafe traffic conditions in the same neighborhood.
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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.