Aries Brooks, 22, dies, Erby Johnson, 29, injured in two-vehicle crash on Austin Peay Highway in Memphis, Tennessee; driver William Laprodd, 26, arrested
One dead, another injured after crash on Austin Peay Hwy
One person is dead and another injured after a car crash at Austin Peay Highway and Coleman Road on Friday. He continued through the intersection and hit the Buick Century as it was making a turn. The passenger of the Buick was taken to Regional Medical Center in extremely critical condition. The driver of the Buick, Erby Johnson, 29, was taken to Regional Medical Center in non-critical condition. Police arrested Johnson at Regional Medical Center and charged him with DUI, driving while license is revoked/suspended/canceled, state registration, financial responsibility and public intoxication.
Arkansas man charged in crash that killed 22-year-old woman; he ran red light in Memphis, police say
The Shelby County District Attorney's Office said Monday that 28-year-old William Lapradd has been charged with reckless vehicular homicide. He is out of jail on $60,000 bail.
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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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