Detroit, MI (July 5, 2023) - A man was killed while crossing the street in Detroit after a hit-and-run crash on Saturday, July 1.

The deadly accident took place at the 4800 block of Michigan Avenue at around 11:38 p.m. A 41-year-old man was traveling on foot when he was hit by a dark-colored Dodge Charger. The at-fault driver fled the scene without rendering aid.

The victim was found at the scene with fatal injuries. Authorities are currently seeking information on the identity of the driver involved.

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

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

Michigan Fatal Hit-&-Run Accidents

The rate of hit-and-run accidents taking place nationwide is rising drastically year after year. In 2015, there were 737,100 hit-and-run accidents registered in the United States, and this figure means that a hit-and-run accident occurs every 43 seconds on average. 2016 experienced the highest number of hit-and-run fatalities on record, with a total of 2,049 reported nationwide. Victims and their families may be able to pursue compensation after a serious hit-and-run crash. It will always be difficult to deal with a family member's untimely death. If you are a spouse forced to leave behind your life partner, a child who now has to live without a parent or a family that lost its main source of emotional and material support, it is never easy. Those closest to the victim are always the most impacted by wrongful deaths, and families may find their life entirely turned upside down.When the wrongful death is caused by the careless, reckless, or negligent actions of another person, the suffering is only made worse. The victim's family has to prove that the defendant's negligence or wrongdoing caused their loved one's death, and they may have a case to file a lawsuit for damages. Wrongful death claims, in contrast to personal injury claims, are made by the personal representative of the decedent's estate to compensate the family, and you should not be made financially responsible for a loved one's death caused by a reckless driver. If a member of your family is killed as a result of someone else's negligence, you and your family may be entitled to compensation. You should seriously think about pursuing a wrongful death case with the help of a reliable attorney. Many families in Michigan have turned to Christopher Trainor & Associates for support after losing a loved one in a pedestrian crash, and we are here to support you during this difficult time. Call a wrongful death lawyer in Detroit at 248-886-8650 if you have lost a loved one in a deadly car 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.