1 Killed, 2 Injured in Buena Vista County Car Accident
A Buena Vista University student died and two other students were hurt in a two-vehicle crash in rural Buena Vista County on Monday afternoon, the university said.
Candice BondKaylee Nachtigal, a Buena Vista University student, died after a two-vehicle crash in rural Buena Vista County on Monday afternoon, the university said. Two other students involved in the crash were also hurt.
What Is Known About the Buena Vista County Crash
The university in Storm Lake announced Tuesday that Nachtigal died from her injuries. The two other students involved were injured and are receiving medical attention, according to the school. The university has not described the extent of their injuries or released their names.
What Comes Next After the Buena Vista County Crash
No details about how the crash happened have been made public. The university has not said where in the county the crash happened. No charges have been announced.
Charges are not always decided at the scene. Prosecutors often wait for the full investigation before they decide whether any charges will be filed.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Iowa usually need, in the order it comes up.
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.
Free Legal Consultation
Paid Advertisement
Hello, we're Candice Bond and Stefano Formica of Bond Legal. We put injured people across Iowa and their families first, walking you through every option so you can make the best decision for your recovery. If you've been injured, or your family has lost someone, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Advertising disclosure
Bond Legal is organized as an LLC in Illinois and as a Professional Corporation in California. Bond Legal, LLC lawyers are licensed in AL, AR, FL, GA, HI, MN, MO, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, WV and WY. Bond Legal, PC lawyers are licensed in CA, CO, IA, IL, MI, MT, TN, TX, and WA. Legal services are limited to the foregoing states. *Candice Bond is licensed in CA, IA, IL, TN, TX & WA only and can be contacted at 17500 Red Hill Ave. #100 Irvine, CA 92614, 949-988-7100, cmbond@bondlegalgroup.com. *Stefano Formica is licensed in CA and NV only. "Pay $0 Unless We Win For You," means that clients have no responsibility to pay Bond Legal any fees or costs except upon a monetary recovery. Contingent fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Some cases may be co-counseled with other lawyers. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.