Dearborn, MI (February 17, 2024) - the Dearborn Police Department confirmed that an 81-year-old man lost his life as a result of a pedestrian accident on Wednesday, February 14. The accident was reported to law enforcement just before 5:30 p.m.

According to law enforcement reports, an 81-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on Beech Street near Monroe Street during the evening hours. Authorities arrived at the scene and located the man with severe injuries lying on the road. The pedestrian was rushed to a local hospital for emergency care. Authorities confirmed that he passed away after arriving. At this time, the incident is being investigated.

We offer our condolences to the family of the man killed in this accident.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Michigan

It is well known that pedestrians struck by large motor vehicles are likely to have serious injuries and that thousands of pedestrians are fatally injured each year. In Michigan, the number of pedestrian fatalities reached an all-time high in 2021, rising from 175 in 2020 to 183 in 2021. This is an increase of nearly 5%. If you or someone close to you was hurt in a pedestrian accident, you might be entitled to file a claim. Experiencing the unexpected loss of a family member will always be difficult.

A spouse may have to leave their life partner behind, a child may grow up without a parent, and a family may lose its primary source of emotional and financial support. Wrongful deaths are always hardest on those closest to the victim, and families can find their lives completely turned upside down. The pain is only worsened when another person's careless, irresponsible, or negligent actions are responsible for the wrongful death.

The victim's family may have grounds to pursue a lawsuit for damages against the person responsible if their loved one's death was due to another person's negligence or wrongful action. Unlike personal injury claims, wrongful death claims are brought by the personal representative of the deceased's estate in order to make the family whole.

You and your family may be entitled to compensation if a member of your family dies as a result of someone else's carelessness. If you want to get the best results, you should really consider pursuing a wrongful death case with the help of a trustworthy attorney. Many families in Michigan have come to Christopher Trainor & Associates for assistance following a fatal pedestrian accident, and we are here to support you during this trying time. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal traffic accident, contact a wrongful death attorney in Monroe at 248-886-8650 to discuss your legal options for compensation.

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.

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