Park Twp, MI - One Killed, Nine Injured in Firework Explosion at Main St & 160th Ave

Park Twp, MI (July 4, 2023) - On Monday evening, July 3, one person was killed, and nine were injured in Park Township. 

The accident occurred at the corner of Main Street and 160th Avenue at around 11 p.m. The fatal incident reportedly involved a firework explosion, and a 43-year-old Holland woman was killed. Nine others sustained injuries and were hospitalized for treatment. 

The injuries ranged from minor to critical. No additional details have been provided. 

Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation. 

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 Firework Accidents in Michigan

An estimated 11,500 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries in emergency rooms at American hospitals in 2021. Three-quarters of these injuries involved the eye or other areas of the head, and more than half involved the extremities. Nearly a quarter of the injuries in 2021 involved victims under the age of 15. Injuries from fireworks increased by 25 percent in the United States between 2006 and 2021, and injuries from fireworks resulted in 18 fatalities and 15,600 visits to emergency rooms nationwide in 2020.Surviving family members of the victim of a deadly fireworks accident frequently will experience unforeseen losses and expenses. Although it is probably the last thing on your mind, bringing a lawsuit could help ensure the long-term security and well-being of you and your family. You should begin building your case as soon as you can in order to protect crucial evidence and improve your chances of making a compelling claim.Families who have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another may be able to pursue compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. 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 the resultant compensation. You should work with a qualified wrongful death attorney to get the best outcome for your case. Your life may never be the same if a loved one dies in any type of accident. In this difficult time, our Park Township wrongful death attorneys will fight for financial compensation on your behalf. Our legal team at Christopher Trainor & Associates will fight to get you the compensation you are entitled to if your family member dies as a result of another party's negligence. We are all too familiar with the sorrow of losing a loved one, and we want to help you take the necessary steps to ensure that the person responsible is held accountable. Call our offices at 248-886-8650 to set up a free consultation with an accomplished lawyer.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.