Porter, MI - Three Hurt in Auto Accident at U.S. 12 & Baldwin Prairie Rd

Porter, MI (December 29, 2021) - A man from Vandalia and a woman from White Pigeon along with her child were hurt in a car crash that occurred on Monday, December 27. Sources say it occurred at around 4:30 p.m. 

Preliminary reports reveal that the incident happened between two vehicles at the intersection of US 12 and Baldwin Prairie Road in Porter Township. When emergency crews arrived on the scene, they found two vehicles that had been involved in a collision. 

The first vehicle was driven by the woman from White Pigeon and occupied by her and her child. She was headed east on US 12 approaching the intersection with Baldwin Prairie Road when the second vehicle, which was headed south on Baldwin Prairie Road and driven by the man from Vandalia, pulled out in front of her. 

Police investigations show that the Vandalia man failed to yield at the intersection. The woman and her 5-year-old along with the other driver involved were transported to Elkhart General Hospital with injuries of an unknown magnitude. 

Police in Porter were assisted by the Porter Township Fire Department and SEPSA Ambulance at the scene. Authorities continue to investigate the details of the incident. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery. 

Michigan Car Crashes

Being injured in a car crash is something no one ever wants to go through. It is a difficult and strenuous experience, often accompanied by pain, emotional turmoil, and financial burdens. Depending on the circumstances of an auto accident, injured parties may be able to collect financial compensation for the damages they endured due to the wreck.

Car accidents in Michigan occur more often than they should. The Wolverine State sees over 300,000 vehicle collisions per year that cause injuries to approximately 75,000 people. Sadly, more than 1,000 lose their lives yearly due to these wrecks. In 2021, 1,083 people were killed in car crashes in Michigan. 

 If you or someone you love has recently sustained injuries in a car crash, a Michigan car accident lawyer may be able to help you move forward from the aftermath of your wreck by awarding you full and fair financial compensation. Compensation can help cover the costs associated with your accident and get you on the fastest track to recovery.  

Car Accident Lawyers in Porter

A personal injury attorney in Porter could help you recover in more ways than one after being hurt in a wreck. You may be suffering financially, physically, and even emotionally due to your injuries and recent traumatic experience. Easing the financial burden you may be faced with through the collection of financial compensation can allow you to focus on your physical and emotional recovery. The dedicated team of lawyers at the Michigan Legal Center help injured victims get justice and collect the financial compensation they deserve after being hurt by the actions of careless, reckless, and thoughtless drivers.

Contact the Michigan Legal Center online or by phone at (248) 886-8650 to inquire about the legal options available to you if you have recently been injured in an accident. We firmly believe that no one should have to face an issue like this on their own, which is why we are here to help, 24/7. Reach out to us at your earliest convenience to get started on your own personal injury case. 

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.  

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