Siblings Jorge Lara, 18, and Melanie Lara, 15, killed in collision in Frostproof, Florida
2 teen siblings killed in crash on way to Florida school
In a news release, Polk County Sheriff's spokeswoman Carrie Horstman said 18-year-old Jorge Lara was turning onto a U.S. highway in Frostproof on Friday morning when a pickup truck struck his Jeep Liberty.
Frostproof community joins together to help family of siblings killed in car crash
Over the weekend, seniors held a haunted house event originally intended to raise money for Project Graduation. Instead, the organizers decided to donate half to the Lara family, DeVault said. The amount hasn't been determined yet.
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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