Endrias Atlaw, 18, dead, Aleksandra Ivanova, 18, seriously injured in single-vehicle wreck on Highway 1 and Bay Hill Road in Bodega Bay, California
Santa Rosa man dead, woman injured in Bodega Bay car crash
The accident was reported at 1:55 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 1 and Bay Hill Road, according to dispatch records.
The 18-year-old at the wheel of the Honda Civic lost control and broadsided a large eucalyptus tree, said Capt. David Bynum of the Bodega Bay Fire Protection District.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Families of Bodega Bay crash victims question CHP report
The late night drive along the Sonoma Coast killed the driver, leaving a grieving family struggling for answers and the mother of the gravely injured passenger challenging the preliminary version of events.
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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