Kalkaska, MI - Two Hurt After Driver Attempts to Pass Vehicle on M-72
Kalkaska, MI (July 10, 2023) - Two drivers were injured after another person tried to pass a car on M-72 in Kalkaska on Monday, July 3.
At around 12:45 p.m., a 24-year-old Berkley woman was traveling eastbound in a white Dodge Ram pickup truck when she tried to pass another vehicle. This was when she collided with an oncoming green Mini Cooper driven by a 45-year-old Kalkaska man.
Both drivers were transported to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Speed is believed to have played a role in the collision.
An ongoing investigation into the full cause of the accident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Head-On Collisions in Michigan
According to the most recent Traffic Crash Reporting System report from the Michigan Department of State Police, there were 3,109 head-on collisions reported in the state in 2020. Nearly 5,566 of these accidents involved drivers making a left turn. Head-on crashes of all kinds contributed to 166 fatalities and 6,101 injuries in Michigan that year. You should get in touch with your insurance provider to report any vehicle damage or file a personal injury claim as soon as possible after a car accident. You will need an adjuster to evaluate the damage done to your car and help you set up repairs.If you suffered injuries, you should then submit an application to your own insurer for no-fault insurance benefits. You need to prevent the insurance company from later attempting to deny your claims because they were not reported in a timely manner, and that is why you should report all claims as soon as possible.You can get assistance through the entire process with a trained car crash attorney. They can handle all negotiations with the insurance company for you and potentially file a lawsuit if necessary to get you the compensation you need after being injured through no fault of your own.It is never easy to be seriously injured by a reckless driver. Car accidents can leave victims dealing with prolonged and unexpected damages, and you deserve the help of a trusted legal team to ensure that you are able to make a full recovery. If you or a loved one was hurt in a car accident, call our offices at 248-886-8650 to arrange a free consultation with a Kalkaska personal injury attorney from Christopher Trainor & Associates.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.
