Clarkston, MI – Couple Killed in Accident on Ortonville Rd near Rattalee Lake Rd

by | Mar 22, 2022 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury | 0 comments

Clarkston, MI (March 22, 2022) – On the morning of Monday, March 21, two people, including a man and a woman, were killed in a two-car crash in northern Oakland County. 

Initial reports show that the fatal wreck happened just before 11:00 a.m. on Ortonville Road in Clarkston. The preliminary investigation revealed that the male driver was headed north on Ortonville in his Pontiac Grand Prix when his vehicle collided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee headed south. 

He and his wife were the only passengers in the Grand Prix at the time. The 64-year-old man from Ortonville who was driving the Jeep was taken to the hospital with injuries deemed non-life-threatening. 

Nothing further has been reported concerning the circumstances of the wreck. 

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this fatal wreck in Clarkston. We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family or families of the deceased victims. 

Michigan Car Crashes

Being seriously hurt in an auto accident comes with overwhelming consequences. Forced time in the hospital and lost time at work paired with pain and suffering often leads to financial burdening, high stress, and loss of enjoyment in life. All of this may be covered by financial compensation if the incident that led to your injuries happened due to another driver’s negligent actions. 

In severe cases, those who sustain injuries are forced to go through emergency surgeries that can be exhausting and difficult to recover from all on their own. A car crash lawyer in Michigan can help you through this arduous experience by helping you to better understand your legal right toward financial compensation. 

Wrongful Death Lawyers in Clarkston

A wrongful death attorney in Clarkston may be your best option if you choose to forego the collection of financial compensation for the wrongful death of someone you love. Financial compensation may be awarded to surviving family members of those killed in wrongful death accidents. A wrongful death accident is defined as any accident that ends in injuries or death that was the result of someone else’s reckless, negligent, or careless actions. 

Compensation can cover some or all of the costs associated with the death of your family member, even emotional hardships that may have stemmed from your loss, such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, emotional turmoil, and more. You should not have to suffer because of another person’s negligent actions. A Clarkston wrongful death lawyer will know the fastest and surest way for you to file a claim and see results. 

You can schedule your free initial consultation by contacting us online at the Michigan Legal Center or calling us at (248) 886-8650. Take some time today to meet with us to see if you qualify for compensation for your losses. We serve communities throughout Michigan, including the towns of White Lake, Flint, Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Southfield, Lansing, and Bay City.

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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