Beverly A. Crawford, 66, killed and Rodney E. Crawford, 67, in critical condition when their SUV collides with oncoming semi-truck on U.S. 40 in St. Elmo, Illinois
St. Elmo woman dies in Route 40 crash
Beverly Crawford was westbound on Route 40 in a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, just east of Spring Street, at about 2 p.m. Friday when her vehicle crossed the center dotted line and collided with an eastbound 2005 Peterbilt Truck Tractor driven by Douglas W. Tuttle, 59, of West Union, Illinois, police said.
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.