Oakfield Twp, MI (June 24, 2023) - Four people were hurt after a multi-vehicle crash in Oakfield Township on Friday afternoon, June 23.

The accident took place on M-57 near Lappley Avenue that afternoon. A driver on the highway reportedly crossed the centerline when they sideswiped a vehicle and crashed head-on with another. The four victims were hospitalized for treatment. All three vehicles sustained extensive damage, and the area was blocked for several hours.

No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided.

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

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Sideswipe Accidents in Michigan

There are 242,000 sideswipe crashes each year, according to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Sideswipe collisions cause more than 2,500 fatalities and nearly 27,000 injuries annually, and they make up 2.7 percent of all fatal collisions. They often happen with a driver drifts into oncoming traffic and makes contact with another vehicle. If you want to be compensated for your damages following a car accident brought on by an irresponsible driver, you need to be prepared to make a personal injury claim. Our experienced legal team is here to provide you with the guidance and advice necessary for a full recovery. Our lawyers are ready to employ our honed techniques and skill sets in the courts to provide your best defense since we have years of experience helping accident victims get sizeable settlements.Losses and injuries you suffer in a car accident put your entire way of life in danger. Never let an insurance company quantify your suffering or imply that your injuries are less severe than they actually are. You should never accept less than you are entitled to because an insurer can try to reject or deny your claim. If you have an accomplished lawyer on your side, you can fight for what you deserve.The lawyers at Christopher Trainor & Associates can help you get the full amount of compensation you are entitled to for your injuries and other damages if you were injured in a car crash. After a major accident, it can be difficult to handle the aftermath alone, and many victims worry about how they will cover their losses and medical costs. Our attorneys will fight to hold the negligent motorist accountable and get you the money you need for a full recovery. To schedule a consultation with an Oakfield Township car accident attorney to go over your legal options, call our offices at 248-886-8650.Note:Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find incorrect information, 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: The 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.