2 Killed, 1 Injured in Ava Off‑Road Vehicle Accident
The crash happened early Thursday near Ava, and a joint service for the two people who died is set for Thursday at noon in Centralia.
Two people were killed and a third was injured when an off-road vehicle crashed near Ava on Thursday, according to Jackson County deputies.
How the Ava Crash Unfolded
The side-by-side rolled over and came to rest in a creek bed in the early hours of Thursday. Deputies identified two of the riders as Alex Auld, 35, and Kelsie Blue, 35, both of Murphysboro. Both Auld and Blue were killed. The third rider, David McCaleb, 62, was flown by air ambulance to a hospital in the St. Louis area and was listed in serious but stable condition. Auld and Blue were former residents of Centralia.
What Comes Next After the Ava Crash
A combined funeral service for Auld and Blue is set for noon on Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia. Deputies have not announced any charges. No other details about the investigation have been released.
Roads are often closed for hours after a serious crash so investigators can measure and photograph the scene before anything is moved.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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