Justin Cooper, 39, Michael Russell, 67, Andrew Morris, 37, Jasmine Morris, 25, and Gracie Taylor, 7, killed when SUV strikes semi trucks on Interstate 26 near Orangeburg, South Carolina
5 die after SUV crosses interstate median in South Carolina
Authorities say the SUV went through a cable median barrier and into the westbound lanes, hitting two 18-wheelers.
UPDATE: 5 victims in crash on South Carolina interstate identified
The SUV was headed east on I-26 when the driver went off the road into the median, crashed through the median barrier and kept going into the westbound lanes, WIS reported.
5 West Virginia residents killed in South Carolina accident
They were identified as Justin Cooper, 39, and Michael Russell, 67, of Calvin, West Virginia; and Andrew Morris, 37, Jasmine Morris, 25, and Gracie Taylor, 7, all of Erbacon, West Virginia, The Times and Democrat reported.
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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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