Canton, MI – Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Ford Rd at Lilley Rd

Canton, MI (February 10, 2024) – A 55-year-old man lost his life as a result of a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on Tuesday evening in Canton. The accident took place at approximately 9:20 p.m. on February 6.

According to area law enforcement, a pedestrian was struck by a black Chevrolet Malibu, which was traveling westbound on Ford Road. Authorities arrived at the scene and located the pedestrian with significant injuries in the area near Lillie Road. Emergency medical services responded to care for the victim. However, he was pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries while at the scene. At this time, investigations into the accident are ongoing.

We offer our sympathies to the family of the victim killed in this crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Michigan

As a pedestrian, you are at greater risk when traveling on the road. Nearly 137,000 are involved in non-fatal pedestrian crashes each year in the United States, and on average, 5,977 people lose their lives. A total of 6,205 of the 7,668 pedestrian fatalities in 2019 occurred on public roads as a result of traffic accidents.

We fully understand the depth of your loss, and we also know that no amount of compensation will ever replace a husband, child, parent, or other loved one. You probably wish you did not have to hire a lawyer and deal with court cases and hearings. However, taking legal action can mean that you and your family are able to make at least a financial recovery.

We can support you during this trying time by hearing your side of the story, knowing the difficulties you and your family are through, and responding to all of your questions as knowledgeable wrongful death attorneys. We can help you obtain some degree of consolation, recover recompense, and obtain justice that will allow you to move on. Our legal team will apply our knowledge, experience, compassion, and dedication to ensure you have a successful case.

Many people are unsure what to do after losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident. Only a skilled Michigan wrongful death attorney can help ensure that you and your family can win justice in a wrongful death claim. The attorneys at Christopher Trainor & Associates have a proven track record of helping bereaved families pursue claims for compensation, and we want to make sure that the responsible party is held accountable so that you and your loved ones can heal. If you want to speak with an experienced lawyer, contact our offices as soon as possible 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 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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