Clinton Twp., MI – Woman Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Groesbeck Hwy

Clinton Twp., MI (February 14, 2024) – A fatal pedestrian accident reported in Clinton Township on Monday evening claimed one woman’s life. Calls for assistance came to the Clinton Township Police Department at approximately 10:15 p.m. on February 12.

Official reports show that an elderly woman was struck by a vehicle on Groesbeck Highway near Remick Road. The woman was severely injured due to the accident. Authorities arrived at the scene and located the woman on the northbound lane of the road. The woman was ultimately provided deceased at the scene as a result of her injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on site and spoke with law enforcement. Investigations are currently ongoing.

Our condolences go out to the family of the victim killed in this crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Michigan

Walking is a fundamental method of transportation that everyone can enjoy. It is cost-effective and good for the earth. With so many obvious benefits, it is easy to overlook the fact that being a pedestrian can actually be very dangerous. Along with untimely deaths, pedestrian accidents are also more likely to cause critical injuries due to the vulnerable nature of pedestrians. They have no helmets or seatbelts to protect them. They are not enclosed in tempered glass and steel, and they do not have the safety of an airbag.

More than 70,000 pedestrians are injured or killed in traffic accidents nationwide every year. In Michigan, roughly 2,500 pedestrians were involved in car accidents in 2019, and of those, 149 of them died. If you or a family member have been injured or killed in a pedestrian accident in Michigan, you could be entitled to financial compensation for your damages.

Working with a knowledgeable and efficient attorney following a pedestrian accident will make sure that the victim’s surviving family members are fairly compensated for their loss. Our team at Christopher Trainor & Associates has decades of experience helping families get the justice and economic recovery they deserve for the wrongful death of someone they love. Our wrongful death attorneys in Clinton Twp strive to ensure families have their rights protected so they are able to move forward after such a devastating event.

Our lawyers make themselves available to our clients and are always prepared to address any concerns and answer any questions they have about their cases. Contact our Michigan personal injury lawyers at (248) 886-8650 at your earliest convenience to schedule a free case review.

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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