Bill Saywonson, 23, killed and Dawood Mekonnen Nega, 24, injured in single-vehicle crash at Second and University in Des Moines, Iowa
Fiery car crash kills 1 in Des Moines
Investigators said a vehicle traveling north crashed into a traffic signal pole before catching fire.
Two people inside the vehicle were pulled to safety by witnesses. Both were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Des Moines man killed in fiery early morning car crash
A passenger, 23-year-old Bill Saywonson of Des Moines, died at the scene. The car's driver 24-year-old Dawood Mekonnen Nega, was hospitalized with serious injuries.
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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.
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