Utica, MI (March 15, 2022) – On Monday afternoon, March 14, a car crash took place on a roadway in Utica. The wreck was reported to officials in the area at around 12:30 p.m.
According to Michigan State Police, the accident happened in the northbound lanes of Van Dyke near Hall Road and 21 Mile Road. Two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when they were involved in a crash.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. Injured parties were treated on-site before being transported to area hospitals by ambulance.
The roadway was blocked for a period of time. Police quickly worked to secure the area.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Michigan Vehicle Accidents
Injury accidents throughout the state of Michigan take place thousands of times per year, injuring and sometimes ending the lives of thousands of people. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, there are approximately 70,000 people who sustain injuries in accidents each year in Michigan. More than 1,000 people reportedly lose their lives in Michigan accidents each year.
Unfortunately, almost all of the accidents that take place in Michigan and across the United States are caused by some form of driver negligence. Recent statistics compiled concerning the most common causes of traffic accidents in the US found that approximately 94% of the car accidents that take place are the result of driver recklessness, carelessness, or negligence. Some common forms of driver negligence include, but are not limited to:
- Intoxication
- Fatigue
- Distraction
These are the three most common forms of driver negligence found to cause car accidents in Michigan. If you or someone you love has been injured in a Michigan traffic accident, contacting a Michigan personal injury attorney may be your best bet in order to receive full and fair financial compensation for your injuries and losses.
Utica Car Crash Attorneys
The seasoned and skilled car crash attorneys in Utica at the Michigan Legal Center have been successfully helping injured crash victims and their families collect the financial compensation they deserve for many years. Our personal injury law firm has been protecting and preserving the legal rights of our clients by negotiating just financial compensation from insurance companies and other sources.
Contact the Michigan Legal Center online or by phone at 248-886-8650 in order to find out whether you qualify for financial compensation depending on the circumstances of your recent accident. We work on a contingency fee basis which means you pay nothing unless you are able to collect financial compensation. Call us at your earliest convenience.
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.