1 Killed, 1 Injured in Ashford Car Accident
State police said the Lexus operator, identified as Richard Wuensch, 82, of Agawam, Massachusetts, died after a late-night crash on Ashford Center Road.
Andrew FinkelsteinRichard Wuensch, 82, of Agawam, Massachusetts, was killed in a car crash on Ashford Center Road in Ashford on November 5, according to state police.
The Late-Night Crash on Ashford Center Road
State police said troopers responded to the crash at about 10:55 p.m. The crash happened on Ashford Center Road at Pumpkin Hill Road. Wuensch was the operator of a Lexus. State police said the Lexus collided with a Nissan Rogue driven by a 28-year-old woman. Wuensch was taken to Windham Hospital and died there, with his death recorded at 11:50 p.m. State police said the Nissan's driver suffered serious injuries and was taken to Day Kimball Hospital.
What the State Police Investigation Involves
The crash remains under investigation by state police. Troopers have not announced any charges. The road was closed during the investigation. State police have asked anyone with information about the crash to come forward.
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From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.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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