13-year-old girl pronounced dead, 11-year-old boy seriously hurt when both are struck by car that fled scene at Steam Mill Road in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus 13-year-old girl killed, boy seriously injured Thursday morning in hit-and-run
A 13-year-old girl was killed in the crash and an 11-year-old boy was injured. The boy was transported to a local hospital and has since been flown to an Atlanta-area hospital for treatment.
Columbus police charge suspect in hit-and-run that killed child, injured another
DeAndre Wolfe surrendered to police Friday afternoon. Investigators said he faces three felony charges related to the accident — first-degree homicide by vehicle; serious Injury by vehicle; and leaving the scene of an accident.
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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.