Paw Paw, MI (June 16, 2023) - One person was killed and another injured after a two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler in the Paw Paw area on Tuesday night, June 13.

The accident was reported on Interstate 94 EB near the overpass for M-51. A semi-truck was stopped on the interstate when it was rear-ended by a Jeep driven by a 20-year-old Benton Harbor man. The driver was transported to a hospital in critical condition.

A passenger in the vehicle, a 19-year-old woman, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

An ongoing investigation into the deadly crash is in progress.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Deadly Semi-Truck Accidents in Michigan

Due to the size and weight of their vehicles, truck drivers and trucking companies are held to greater standards than other drivers. Both federal and state regulations are in place in Michigan to stop collisions and guarantee the safety of other motorists. According to the Michigan Traffic Crash Facts report, there were 12.479 heavy truck crashes causing incapacitating injuries reported in the state in 2016. Injuries from crashes involving buses and large vehicles totaled 2,194 in that year, and injured parties should always contact an attorney in order to determine if they have grounds for a claim. When someone is killed as a result of the negligence or carelessness of another person, it is known as a wrongful death, and by filing a wrongful death lawsuit, the surviving family members may be eligible for financial compensation. You should avoid attempting to manage these difficult lawsuits on your own. An attorney can make sure that everything is done to support your case, helping you in getting full and fair compensation after a fatal trucking accident. You and your family may be able to recover after the death of a close relative with the aid of the financial compensation obtained in a wrongful death claim. Our lawyers fight to ensure that your family is entitled to financial compensation and that the person or organization responsible for your loved one's death will be held accountable. These cases are among the most complicated, so you should always speak with a lawyer before making a wrongful death claim if you want to ensure you have the best chance of receiving the full amount of damages.When a loved one is killed in a semi-truck accident, your life will never be the same again. A Michigan personal injury lawyer can fight for financial compensation on your behalf, and our Paw Paw wrongful death lawyers are here to help you through this trying time. We are conscious of the pain that results from losing a loved one. Christopher Trainor & Associates' attorneys will fight to ensure that you receive the financial compensation to which you are entitled. Call our offices at 248-886-8650 to arrange a free appointment to go over your legal options after a fatal trucking 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.