Lansing, MI – Man Killed, Four Children Hurt in Accident on U.S. 127 near Dunckel Rd

by | Dec 22, 2021 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury | 0 comments

Lansing, MI (December 22, 2021) – One man was killed and four children were hurt on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 21 in a vehicle crash in Lansing. The car they were riding in collided with a bridge abutment on U.S. 27 and caught on fire, according to reports. 

The driver was identified as a 33-year-old Lansing man. He was pronounced deceased on-site shortly after the collision occurred around 3:25 p.m. The wreck was reported in the northbound lanes of U.S. 27 near Dunckel Road. 

The four children present in the vehicle at the time of the crash were transported to an area medical center with serious injuries, according to police. They were identified as a 4-year-old boy, a 4-year-old girl, a 3-year-old boy, and a 7-month-old boy. 

The 7-month-old and 4-year-old boys were critically injured while the 3-year-old boy sustained serious injuries and the 4-year-old girl had minor injuries. Reports from Wednesday afternoon state that their conditions had been updated to stable. 

Authorities in Lansing believe the vehicle was traveling north when it crossed into the median and hit the abutment at the Dunckel Road bridge. At this time, they continue to investigate what caused the vehicle to exit the roadway. 

The northbound lanes of the roadway were closed at I-96 while responders worked to secure the scene. No further information has been reported at this time. 

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims. 

Michigan Vehicle Collisions

If you recently lost a family member in an auto accident in Michigan, a wrongful death attorney will be able to assist you in better understanding your legal right toward financial compensation. Losing a beloved family member is never easy, especially when their passing was accidental and possibly caused by the negligence, recklessness, or carelessness of another person. 

The thought of pursuing a wrongful death claim against an at-fault party may seem overwhelming after losing a loved one. However, the compassionate attorneys at the Michigan Legal Center are ready to help you through this difficult time by handling the bulk of the legal process for you so you are able to focus on your loved ones as well as your emotional well-being. 

Our experienced and dedicated lawyers at our firm will work hard to examine the circumstances surrounding your accident, collect important evidence, and build the strongest claim possible on your behalf.  

Lansing Wrongful Death Attorneys

While most people are probably able to work out the details of an auto crash and return to their normal life fairly quickly, others are not so fortunate. Being injured in a car accident not only affects your ability to function normally in your day-to-day life, but it can also divert the course of your entire existence. 

Major injuries that are often suffered in serious car accidents include broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries, to name a few. These require multiple doctor’s visits, extensive healing time, and sometimes even routine surgeries. Physical and emotional therapy may also be on the list of things that stem from suffering a serious injury in an accident. These bills add up all while you may be forced to spend time off of work. 

Not only are physical, emotional, and mental problems often brought on by auto accidents, your ability to provide for your family may also be negatively impacted, as well as your ability to engage with your friends and live your life how you see fit. A personal injury attorney in Lansing is your best bet to be able to recover successfully–especially if the wreck that caused your injuries was caused by negligence. 

The only way an auto accident can get worse is if someone you love loses their life. Under this horrible circumstance, a wrongful death lawyer in Lansing will know exactly what to do to help you collect financial compensation for the death of your loved one. Financial compensation can help cover some or all of the associated costs with your loved one’s passing and make it easier for you to focus on your family and emotional health during this potentially heart-wrenching time. Contact the Michigan Legal Center at your earliest convenience to discuss your own personal injury or wrongful death case at no cost to you. You can reach us at (248) 886-8650 to learn about available legal options.

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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