If interview takes an unexpected, but newsworthy turn, pursue it. The story may not be what you expected. Let one thing lead to another, as along as it contributes to the story. Save difficult questions for later in the interview, after you have established contact. At the end, summarize the interview, check spellings, quotes, facts.
Interviews are good way to get started on a new beat.
Accounts of witnesses or police reconstructions of what happened. When the accident occurred. Where it occurred. Why or how it happened, as determined by officials in charge of the investigation. Find out more about the victims.