Alpine Twp, MI (January 29, 2022) – The identity of the man who was killed following a head-on collision in Alpine Township on Thursday evening, January 27, has been released.
Local reports later revealed that 40-year-old Brandon John Vandersloot of Walker was headed southbound in a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt on Fruit Ridge Avenue NW. Vandersloot was traveling behind a tow truck that slowed to make a turn at the intersection of Stage Avenue. Vandersloot lost control of his vehicle attempting to avoid crashing into the tow truck and crossed the centerline.
The Chevy crashed head-on with a patrol car responding to an accident. Vandersloot was taken to a local hospital for treatment of critical injuries and was later pronounced dead. The deputy was also injured and hospitalized.
An ongoing crash investigation is underway.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Brandon John Vandersloot at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Head-On Crashes in Michigan
A head-on collision is more likely than other types of car accidents to result in fatal injuries. Head-on collisions are among the deadliest with a fatality rate of over 58%. Despite accounting for less than 2% of all reported traffic accidents, they are responsible for more than 10% of all annual road fatalities. The most common cause of these collisions is careless or distracted drivers swerving into opposing lanes of traffic.
Injured plaintiffs must make the right decisions in the moments following an accident in order to maximize the value of their damage claim. After a serious accident, many victims are unsure how to obtain the compensation they require. As a result, they might feel alone and perplexed. When injured people try to fight a large insurance company on their own, they frequently run into roadblocks and other problems. This only adds to the situation’s stress and frustration. In some cases, injured parties can speak with a knowledgeable Alpine Township car accident lawyer about their legal options for pursuing a claim and receiving fair compensation.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Alpine Township
When you or a loved one is hurt, it’s a serious situation. You must act quickly to protect your rightful compensation. For our clients, the claim process is critical, and it informs our entire strategy at Christopher Trainor & Associates. Our Alpine Township personal injury lawyers will fight for the compensation you deserve after a serious car accident, while also holding the at-fault party accountable for their part in the accident.
If you have been wrongfully injured in an accident, call our offices today at 248-886-8650 to discuss your case.
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