Inland Twp, MI (June 1, 2023) – A woman from Interlochen was killed after being hit while riding a bicycle in Inland Township on Saturday, May 27.
The fatal crash occurred early that morning at the intersection of Fewins and Lake Ann Roads at around 1:30 a.m. Local sources revealed that 21-year-old Peyton Burch was riding a bike when she was hit by a southbound vehicle driven by 64-year-old Kevin Milroy of Grawn.
Burch sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No further information has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is in progress.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Peyton Burch at this time.
Deadly Bicycle Accidents in Michigan
Traveling by bike means you are more exposed to the dangers of the road. There were 37 fatal bicycle crashes resulting in a total of 38 fatalities on Michigan’s roads in 2020. According to traffic crash records, 927 reported collisions resulted in 933 more injuries to bicyclists that year. Statistics show that 32 male bicyclists and 6 female bicyclists were killed in these accidents.
When a loved one is killed in a crash, your life will never be the same. Any resulting financial responsibilities and other accident-related damages are usually left to the surviving family members. Making the death of a loved one a legal matter might seem like the furthest thing from your mind, but it can help you and your family heal and recover after a deadly crash.
If someone else’s negligence resulted in the death of a loved one, their surviving family members may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party or parties. A wrongful death claim may allow you to recover compensation for any funeral and medical expenses as well as other direct financial damages brought on by the loss of a loved one. Recovery is generally an uphill battle in wrongful death cases since they can be exceedingly complex, but a trusted attorney can help make sure you are able to recover the compensation you are due.
If a member of your family died as a result of someone else’s negligence, you and your family may be entitled to compensation. One way you can ensure that the party responsible for the fatal collision is brought to justice is to file a claim with the help of a wrongful death lawyer in Inland Township. Contact our offices at 248-886-8650 to get in touch with an attorney at Christopher Trainor & Associates after a deadly bicycle accident. We are here to help you determine if you have grounds for a wrongful death claim and how much compensation you are owed.
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