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Watertown, Twp, MI (December 9, 2021) - One man was killed after being involved in a pedestrian crash reported in Watertown Township. The wreck happened at approximately 7:22 p.m. Thursday, December 2. 

Michigan State Police responded to the scene of the crash where a 62-year-old Grand Ledge man was in need of emergency medical attention. He was attempting to cross Grand River Avenue near Francis Road when he was struck by a pickup truck for reasons still under police investigation. 

The man was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital with injuries deemed life-threatening in nature. He lost his life two days later. The pickup truck was a 2015 Ford F-350, according to information from authorities at the scene. 

Police in Watertown continue to investigate the details of the accident. We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. 

Michigan Pedestrian Accidents

More than 100 people are killed in Michigan pedestrian collisions each year. In 2018, for each pedestrian who lost their life in a traffic accident in Michigan, there were 13 pedestrians who sustained injuries. Pedestrians continue to be injured and killed in traffic collisions at alarming rates in Michigan and throughout the United States. 

Sadly, most of these accidents are due to driver negligence, the most common reason that traffic accidents of any kind occur. An alarming 94% of traffic collisions in the United States happen due to some form of driver negligence. There are approximately 7 million traffic accidents recorded per year in the US, which means that millions of accidents happen because of negligence, which is oddly something that seems preventable. 

If you or someone you love has recently sustained a serious injury due to another person’s negligent actions, contact a personal injury lawyer in Michigan as soon as you can. You may be able to collect financial compensation for the injuries and losses associated with your wreck and the aftermath that followed. 

Wrongful Death Attorneys in Watertown Twp

Our Watertown wrongful death attorneys work around the clock to help grief-stricken families by answering any questions they might have regarding the legal options available to them after enduring the sudden loss of a loved one. 

Michigan Legal Center’s pedestrian accident attorneys in Watertown work diligently to ensure you know your rights after losing a family member in an avoidable Michigan pedestrian accident. Our lawyers help victims bring at-fault drivers to account and obtain compensation for the full amount of their damages for medical care, lost income, and numerous other damages stemming from the accident.

If your family member lost their life in an accident that was caused by another driver's actions, contact our personal injury attorneys in Michigan at (248) 886-8650 to learn about the legal options available to you.

Note: Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find information that is incorrect, contact Christopher Trainor & Associates immediately so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available about the accident. This post can be removed upon request.  

Disclaimer: This information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photograph used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene. This post is not a solicitation for business. 

Note: Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find information that is incorrect, contact Christopher Trainor & Associates immediately so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available about the accident. This post can be removed upon request.  

Disclaimer: This information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photograph used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene. This post is not a solicitation for business. 

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