Detroit, MI (December 13, 2023) – A 59-year-old man lost his life as a result of a fatal collision that took place in the Detroit area on Monday evening, December 11. According to reports provided by the Michigan State Police troopers, at around 9:15 p.m., an Infiniti was traveling at a high rate of speed on Southfield Freeway.

As the vehicle attempted to exit the roadway near Schoolcraft Road, the Infiniti struck a gore of the exit ramp and went airborne. The sedan proceeded forward and struck a second vehicle on the roadway. The Infiniti then rolled over and came to rest on its roof.

The driver of the vehicle that the Infiniti struck, identified as a 59-year-old man, incurred fatal injuries in the accident and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Infiniti, identified as a 20-year-old male from Detroit, was treated for minor injuries and taken into police custody. At this time, investigations are underway.

We offer our condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident.

Fatal Car Accidents in Michigan

Fatal collisions in Michigan take the lives of more than 1000 people every year. In many cases, these accidents are preventable. We often see innocent people lose their lives as a result of drivers who are speeding, distracted, impaired, or otherwise negligent while behind the wheel. The unfortunate truth is that no matter how safe you are while operating your vehicle, there is no way to eject how other motorists traveling near you are going to act. In many cases, victims end up losing their lives as a result of collisions that they are involved in right here in Michigan. In these cases, the passing of the victim is often considered a wrongful death.

A wrongful death occurs when someone's negligence results in the premature death of a victim. Families of the deceased may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim after the death of a family member. These types of claims are comparable to personal injury claims in many ways. They are intended to help the plaintiff recover damages related to the fatal accident on behalf of the deceased victim.

We know that a wrongful death claim will never bring back a loved one who was taken too soon. However, receiving financial compensation for wrongful death can help a family in providing for their future needs. Our goal as wrongful death lawyers is to take the initiative in pursuing financial compensation for the loss of a loved one so that our clients can focus on one another during this difficult time.

If a member of your family passed away as a result of someone else's negligence, you and your family may be entitled to compensation. With the help of a wrongful death lawyer in Detroit, you can file a claim so that the party accountable for the fatal collision gives you restitution for your loss. Turn to the legal team at Christopher Trainor & Associates if a member of your family is killed in a sudden car accident. If you want to find out whether you are eligible to pursue a wrongful death claim, call our offices at 248-886-8650 as soon as possible.

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.

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