Russell Farnam, 69, killed, and Harry L. Farnam, 67, and Sunny A. Barger, 18, injured in car collision on Illinois 97 in Petersburg, Illinois
Chatham man dead after two-vehicle crash near Petersburg
State police said Sunny A. Barger, 18, of Petersburg was driving southbound when Barger's Jeep left the roadway for an unknown reason. Barger’s jeep re-entered the roadway and crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting the passenger side door of the pickup truck, state police said.
Chatham man killed in Petersburg crash identified
Illinois State Police said Sunny A. Barger, 18, of Petersburg was driving southbound when her Jeep left the roadway for an unknown reason. The Jeep re-entered the roadway and crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting the passenger side door of the pickup truck, state 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.
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