Arda Melikyan, 64, killed and Luke Fitch, 23, injured in wrong-way collision on State Route 73 in Newport Beach, California
Driver Killed in Wrong-Way Crash Near Newport Beach
The 23-year-old driver of the Mercedes was taken to Orange County Global Medical Center and is in critical condition, while the driver of the BMW, a 65-year-old woman, died at the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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That motorist, who was critically injured in the incident, was later identified by authorities as 23-year-old Luke Fitch of Newport Beach. He was transported to OC Global Medical Center in Santa Ana.
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Fitch was going at least 100 mph before the deadly crash occurred, according to the CHP, and was seen speeding erratically on surface streets before getting onto the freeway.
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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