Ludington, MI (July 2, 2023) - On Friday night, June 30, a man was killed while riding an electric scooter in Ludington.

The deadly crash occurred at around 4:31 p.m. at the intersection of Harrison Street and Bryant Road. Emergency responders found a 35-year-old man lying on the roadway. He was taken to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The victim was riding an electric scooter when he was hit by an 80-year-old man driving a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The driver was making a left turn when he hit the victim.

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal accident is underway.

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

Deadly Electric Scooter Crash in Michigan

Since 2018, almost 30 people have died while using electric scooters in the United States. Nearly 80% of these fatal victims were struck by car drivers. Alcohol impairment causes a lot of e-scooter accidents, and motor vehicles are involved in 80 percent of accidents involving electric scooters. Falls occur in 80% of crashes involving e-scooters, and the majority of these accidents take place between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Injuries from an electric scooter frequently involve the arms, neck, head, and legs.If a family member is killed in a scooter crash, surviving family members often have to deal with unexpected losses and expenses. Filing a lawsuit is likely the last thing on your mind, but it could support your and your family's ongoing security and well-being. If you want to safeguard important evidence and increase your chances of presenting a successful claim, you should start developing your case as soon as you can.Families who have lost a loved one as a result of another person's negligence may have grounds to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The resulting compensation may pay for any funeral and hospital costs as well as any other immediate financial losses brought on by the loss of a loved one. You need to work with a trained wrongful death lawyer as these types of cases are some of the most complicated and difficult. Your lawyer will be at your side if you want to make sure your case is as strong as it can be during the difficult and drawn-out process of recovering from a wrongful death lawsuit.If a member of your family passes away as a result of someone else's negligence, you and your family may be entitled to compensation. You should consider filing a wrongful death case with the aid of a reliable attorney if you want to receive the best possible outcome and hold the responsible party accountable. After a deadly auto accident, many families in Michigan contact Christopher Trainor & Associates for assistance, and we are here to help you during this difficult time. Call a wrongful death lawyer in Ludington at 248-886-8650 if you have lost a loved one in a fatal auto accident to go over your legal possibilities 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. 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.