Maribel Elizabeth Garcia, 54, killed in hit-and-run collision at Balboa Boulevard and Lassen Street in Northridge, California
Woman Killed by Hit-and-Run Pickup, Driver Now in Custody
The driver of that pickup, identified by the LAPD as 54-year-old Barbara Ann Vergara of Van Nuys, was taken into custody by officers from the LAPD’s Valley Traffic Division about 1 p.m., according to jail records, which indicated she was being held on $90,000 bail.
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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