Kimball Twp, MI (July 5, 2023) - On Tuesday, two people were hurt after a crash involving a dirt bike and a van in Kimball Township.

The accident was reported at the intersection of Wadhams and Dove Roads at around 1 p.m. A 26-year-old Richmond man was riding a YZ450 dirt bike and traveling westbound when he failed to yield at a stop sign. The bike crashed into a 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter van, which was headed southbound.

The van overturned onto its roof and slid into a ditch. The injured rider was transported to Lake Huron Medical Center before being airlifted to McLaren Macomb in critical condition. The 25-year-old Kimball Township driving the van was taken to McLaren Port Huron for treatment.

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

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

Car Accidents in Michigan

Statistics show that 1,010 fatal collisions caused 1,083 fatalities in the state of Michigan in 2020, with a total of 245,432 registered auto accidents taking place that year. There were 5,433 more victims who were admitted to hospitals to receive medical attention for car crash injuries. Statistics show that every eight minutes and 39 seconds, a crash with injuries is reported somewhere in the state, with a collision taking place every two minutes and nine seconds on average. After being hurt in a crash, you should talk with a lawyer as soon as you can. You should never try to manage your claim on your own. Instead, you need to protect your legal rights in any way you can, and that means having a trained professional on your side every step of your personal injury claim. This way, you can prevent yourself from being taken advantage of by a large insurance provider. Important deadlines could have a detrimental effect on your case and even make it impossible for you to ever receive financial compensation. For example, you will not be able to pursue an accident-related claim if the statute of limitations expires, and this is why you should take immediate action if you were harmed in a car accident. You need to be ready and able to battle for your right to compensation at all costs to safeguard your financial future.You could be eligible to file a personal injury claim if you or a loved one was hurt in a car accident, but you should consult with an attorney who has handled personal injury cases before you do so. Working with a reputable attorney will enable you to hold the negligent driver accountable and obtain fair compensation for your losses. While you concentrate on a complete recovery, your lawyer will manage your claim from start to finish. Call our offices at 248-886-8650 to arrange a free consultation with a Kimball Township personal injury attorney from Christopher Trainor & Associates.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: 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.