Bridgeport Twp, MI – One Killed, Others Hurt in Pileup Crash on Dixie Hwy

by | Jun 2, 2023 | Wrongful Death | 0 comments

Bridgeport Twp, MI (June 2, 2023) – A multi-vehicle collision in Bridgeport Township on Monday afternoon, May 29, left one person dead and others injured. 

At around 4:20 p.m., the accident took place on Dixie Highway near the Love’s Truck Stop on Interstate 75. Four vehicles collided at the scene, and a 68-year-old man from Birch Run was killed in the accident. A man in another vehicle suffered serious injuries, and the occupants of the other vehicles were also hurt. 

The identities of the involved parties have been withheld. No additional information has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Deadly Michigan Car Crashes

Bridgeport Twp, MI - One Killed, Others Hurt in Pileup Crash on Dixie HwyThere were 284,049 traffic accidents reported statewide between January 1 and December 31, 2011, according to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center Crash Statistics. The data further reveals that 320,728 crashes resulted in property damage, while 52,487 crashes ended in injuries. In 2011, vehicle collisions caused a total of 71,796 injuries. Reckless actions such as speeding and driver distraction were the leading cause of serious collisions in the state during that time. 

When a victim is killed as a result of someone else’s carelessness, it is known as a wrongful death. The surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death claim following a fatal vehicle collision. These claims share many similarities with personal injury claims, but they also have significant differences. Wrongful death claims are intended to help the plaintiff obtain compensation for losses on behalf of the deceased after a fatal accident.

Receiving financial support will aid your family, even though a wrongful death case will not be able to bring back a loved one killed in a serious accident. As wrongful death attorneys, it is our goal to seek financial compensation for the loss of a loved one, and we also want to ensure that the responsible party is held accountable and that you and your family can get financial compensation.

You and your family may be entitled to compensation if a member of your family passed away as a result of someone else’s carelessness. By submitting a claim with the aid of a wrongful death attorney in Bridgeport Township, you can make sure that the person accountable for the deadly collision is brought to justice. After a fatal car accident, call Christopher Trainor & Associates at 248-886-8650 to speak with an attorney. We are available to assist you in determining if you have a valid wrongful death claim and how much money you are entitled to as a result of your loss. 

Note: Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find incorrect information, 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: The 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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