Marlene Abrams, 66, killed, and Richard Abrams, 46, and Maria Arteagade Durant, 54, injured in car crash on I-95 in Rockledge, Florida
I-95 reopened after fatal crash near Rockledge
One person was killed in the crash, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue. Two others were injured and one is being transported via helicopter to a hospital.
Woman, 2 animals killed in crash on southbound I-95 in Brevard County
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Toyota van, driven by Maria Arteagade Durant, 54, of Miami Lakes, was traveling southbound on I-95 behind a Chevrolet Suburban, driven by Richard Abrams, 46, of Pennsylvania, that was pulling a trailer. Marlene Abrams was a passenger in the Suburban. For an unknown reason, the FHP said, the van struck the trailer, causing both vehicles to overturn. The Suburban caught fire, troopers 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.
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