Xavier Mena, 11, dies, 16-year-old and 17-year-old passengers injured when teen driver flees from police, hits tree off of East Canfield Street in Detroit, Michigan
Teen Charged In Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old, Injured 2 Others In Detroit
Detroit police were in the area of Russell Street and Warren Avenue when they attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The teen allegedly fled from police at high speed before crashing into a tree in the 2660 block of East Canfield Street.
Oakland County boy charged with reckless driving in crash that killed 11-year-old, hurt 2 teens
The 16-year-old driver has been charged with one count of reckless driving causing death, two counts of reckless driving causing serious injury, one count of fourth-degree fleeing and eluding, and one count of operating without a license.
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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.