Elvin Alejandro Suazo, 6, killed and driver Olvin Tejada-Salguero charged in collision at Craighead Road and North Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina
Man charged in red light crash that hospitalizes 5-year-old stepson
A pick-up truck then collided with Tejada-Salguero's van, seriously injuring the 5-year-old boy, who was rushed to Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
6-year-old dies days after north Charlotte crash; Driver charged, police say
Police told Channel 9 that surveillance video showed Tejada-Salguero running a red light at 4:40 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Craighead Road and North Tryon Street.
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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