Van Buren Charter Twp, MI (June 30, 2023) - A pileup crash in Van Buren Charter Township on Thursday, June 29, left one dead and two others injured.

The accident was reported at the intersection of Haggerty and Van Born Roads at around 5 p.m. as a black Chevrolet HHR was traveling on Haggerty Road. The Chevy was hit by a gray Lincoln MKX traveling southbound. The HHR was struck again by a second vehicle, a blue Chevrolet Equinox.

The 77-year-old Canton Township woman driving the HHR was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Both other drivers were also hospitalized. No updates on their conditions have been provided.

Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation.

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

Deadly Head-On Collisions in Michigan

One of the deadliest types of crashes possible, head-on collisions accounted for 10% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2020 by the Insurance Information Institute. In the United States that year, head-on collisions caused an estimated 3,631 fatalities and tens of thousands of injuries despite making up less than 2% of reported car crashes. Irresponsible drivers who swerve into oncoming traffic often cause these head-on collisions and should be held accountable for the accident.You may be dealing with unanticipated losses and other expenses after a loved one is killed in an automobile accident. Even though it may be the last thing on your mind, bringing a lawsuit could help you and your family avoid financial instability due to the accident. You should begin building your case as soon as you can if you want to preserve crucial evidence and improve your chances of submitting a successful claim.Families who have lost a loved one due to someone else's carelessness are generally eligible to bring a wrongful death claim. Any funeral and hospital expenses, as well as any other immediate financial losses brought on by the loss of a loved one, may be covered by wrongful death compensation. You and your family can get the money you are legally entitled to with the help of a skilled lawyer. If you want to ensure that your case is as solid as it can be throughout the challenging and protracted process of recovering from a wrongful death lawsuit, it is best to have a skilled and experienced attorney by your side.When a loved one dies unexpectedly in a car accident, life may never be the same again. In addition to advocating for financial compensation on your behalf, our wrongful death attorneys in Van Buren Charter Township can offer you assistance during this tough time. If your family member died as a consequence of someone else's negligence, our legal team at Christopher Trainor & Associates understands the agony of losing a loved one and will fight to get you the compensation you are entitled to. If you want to arrange a free consultation with an experienced attorney to go through your legal options, contact our offices at 248-886-8650.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.