Grand Blanc, MI (June 5, 2023) - A local doctor was killed in a suspected hit-and-run accident in Grand Blanc on Thursday, June 1.

The fatal crash took place in the Kings Pointe neighborhood on Genesee Road. At the scene, the victim was found unconscious on the roadway. He was transported to Ascension Genesys Hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead on Saturday, June 3.

They believe that the victim was hit by a driver who fled the scene. No additional information on the fatal crash has been provided.

Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Deadly Hit-&-Run Crashes in Michigan

The number of hit-and-run accidents and subsequent fatalities is increasing every year, and this is confirmed by the latest recent statistics. There were 737,100 hit-and-run incidents in 2015. That means there is a hit-and-run accident somewhere in the United States every 43 seconds on average. A total of 2,049 hit-and-run fatalities were documented in 2016, an all-time high. If a loved one dies in a car accident, your life will never be the same again. The financial obligations that result from the accident may fall on the surviving family members. Even though it can seem the furthest thing from your mind, bringing a lawsuit can assist you and your family in moving past the trauma and, at the absolute least, help you recover financially.Families who have lost a loved one due to another party's negligence may be eligible to bring a claim against the party at fault for the fatal collision. Any funeral and hospital expenses, as well as any other immediate financial damages brought on by the loss of a loved one, may be covered by a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death claims can be complex, and recovery can be a time-consuming and challenging process. The compensation you and your family are due can be obtained with the help of an experienced attorney.You and your family may be entitled to compensation if a member of your family died as a result of someone else's carelessness. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit is a method to secure monetary compensation and ensure that the person or entity responsible for the deadly accident is held accountable. Christopher Trainor & Associates has helped many families in Michigan in their recovery after a deadly crash. Call a Grand Blanc wrongful death attorney right away at 248-886-8650 if you have just lost a loved one in an automobile accident. Your lawyer can assist you in determining if you are eligible to file a wrongful death claim and the potential compensation you may be entitled to. 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.