Laura Chavez, 35, Nancy Cervantes, 21, Estevan Tapia, 13, Balia Chavez, 28, Henry Chavez, 26, Kamila Hernandez, 4, and Katrina Johnson, 46, each injured after two-car accident on US Highway 97 near Goldendale, WA

Seven people from Yakima were sent to hospitals after a sport utility vehicle crossed the center line on U.S. Highway 97 and crashed into a car 16 miles north of Goldendale Friday night. Six of the injured were in the SUV, a GMC Yukon, which was driving south when the accident occured at about 8 p.m. The Washington State Patrol identified them in a press release as Laura Chavez, 35, Nancy N. Cervantes, 21, and Estevan M. Tapia, 13, all of whom were taken to Klickitat Valley Health Hospital in Goldendale; and Balia Chavez, 28, Henry Chavez, 26, and Kamila B. Hernandez, 4, all of whom were taken to Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center in Yakima. The press release listed both Laura Chavez and Henry Chavez as the driver. The driver of the northbound car, a Honda Civic, was Katrina M. Johnson, 46. She was taken to Yakima Regional.  

Things to do immediately after a serious accident: A serious car accident can quickly take over your life. Dealing with doctor appointments, losing pay from work, and worrying about your physical and financial future all take a toll. It is important to take charge of the situation. Here is how to start to recover after a serious injury car accident.