Kiersten Noel, 17, and Sydney D. Stangel, 17, killed when their vehicle collides with dump truck at East Trent Avenue at Sullivan Road in Spokane Valley, Washington
Trent Avenue in Spokane Valley reopens after crash involving dump truck
The SUV was traveling eastbound on East Trent Avenue when it tried to make a left turn and collided with the dump truck heading westbound, according to Washington State Patrol.
Two teenage girls injured in collision on Trent; one unlikely to survive
East Valley High School senior Kiersten Noel, 17, is on life support. Her mother, Kimberly Noel, told KHQ that her daughter has sustained a severe brain injury and will not survive.
Second East Valley High School senior involved in dump truck crash Tuesday dies from injuries
Troopers said Stangel failed to yield, crossing into the westbound lane where her vehicle was struck by a dump truck driven by 68-year-old Harry M. Johnson, of Spirit Lake.
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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.
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