David Mendez Hernandez, 19, dies after his car collides with semi-truck on Prosperity Avenue in Fairfax County, Virginia
Driver, 19, Killed in Crash in Fairfax County
David Mendez Hernandez, 19, was driving a 2007 Nissan at a high rate of speed north in the 2900 block of Prosperity Avenue when he lost control and struck a tractor-trailer turning onto southbound Prosperity shortly after 7 a.m., Fairfax County police said.
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.