Grove City, MI (June 5, 2023) - On Tuesday, May 29, a man was killed after a car accident in Grove City.

It was reported that 78-year-old David Fitzgerald was driving an SUV when he collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of Perry Highway and Leesburg Station Road. The impact caused the SUV to spin out and hit the truck again.

Fitzgerald suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead, and 80-year-old Bonnie Fitzgerald was hospitalized for treatment of sustained injuries.

No additional information has been provided at this time.

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of David Fitzgerald at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal Car Accidents in Michigan

On Michigan's highways, there are hundreds of thousands of accidents every year, ranging from minor incidents to high-impact events that result in fatalities or serious injuries. In 2021, there were 323,048 accidents involving passenger cars, SUVs, or vans. According to the most recent statistics from the Michigan Department of State Police, 1,111 of those accidents resulted in fatalities, 64,666 in injuries, and 257,271 in property damage. If you suffered injuries in a car accident, you should speak with an experienced lawyer.Wrongful death is what happens when a victim dies as a result of another party's negligence or wrongdoing. The remaining family members may be eligible to bring a wrongful death claim if a family member is killed in a sudden car crash. There are also important differences between wrongful death and personal injury claims. The fact that wrongful death lawsuits are meant to assist the plaintiff in recovering losses on the victim's behalf following a fatal accident is arguably the most significant.When you obtain compensation in a wrongful death claim, your family will be able to benefit. Our attorneys work to ensure that the person or entity that caused the death of a loved one will be held accountable and that you and your family will be able to receive financial compensation. You should always work with a lawyer when pursuing a wrongful death claim because these cases are among the most difficult cases to win, and it is not recommended that you do it on your own. If someone close to you loses their life in a fatal car accident, nothing in your life will ever be the same again. Our wrongful death attorneys in Grove City are aware of the suffering that often comes with a family member's death that was not their fault, and a Michigan personal injury lawyer can fight for monetary compensation if you lost a loved one as a result of someone else's carelessness. The attorneys at Christopher Trainor & Associates have helped many families in Michigan successfully bring wrongful death lawsuits, and we are here to help you too. Call our offices at 248-886-8650 to arrange a free appointment to go over your legal options following a fatal traffic accident.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.