Jackilyn J. Potter-Buckendahl, 24, dies and four others sustain injuries, including 3-year-old in critical condition when car overcorrects, hits oncoming vehicle on Highway 79 near Prague, Nebraska
Woman killed, four injured after head-on crash in Saunders County
Investigators say 20-year-old Payton Pruett of Lincoln was driving north when he lost control, went into a ditch, overcorrected and crossed the center line.
Pruett then struck a southbound Buick Regal which came to a stop in a ditch, the sheriff’s office said.
Saunders County Sheriff releases name of woman killed in crash near Prague
Two children who were in the Buick, ages 3 and 6, also were injured. The 3-year-old has life-threatening injuries, and the 6-year-old has injuries that aren’t considered life-threatening, the Sheriff’s Office said.
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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.