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1 Killed, Several Injured in Gila Bend Car Accident

One person died and several others were hurt when two vehicles crashed on southbound SR 85 near Gila Bend around 6 a.m. Tuesday.

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Gila Bend, ArizonaPublished 1 min read

One person was killed and several others were hurt in a two-vehicle car crash on southbound SR 85 near Gila Bend on October 20, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. One person was airlifted to a nearby hospital.

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What Happened on Southbound SR 85

The crash happened at about 6:16 a.m. Tuesday near milepost 122 of southbound SR 85, outside Gila Bend. Two vehicles were involved. The person who died has not been identified, and officials have not released details about the people who were hurt or their conditions.

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What Comes Next After the SR 85 Crash

Arizona DPS released little information at first. The agency has not said what led to the crash, and no charges have been announced. Officials have not said whether the highway was closed or when the crash report might be made public.

In the first days, investigators tend to say very little in public. They are still gathering what they need, and that is a normal part of the process.

Cristina PerezCristina Perez · Perez Law GroupFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.

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  1. Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.

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  3. Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.

  4. Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.

  5. Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.

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