Ludington, MI (November 22, 2024) - A Pentwater woman lost her life after being struck while assisting at the scene of a crash on US Highway 31 near Ludington on Wednesday evening, November 20.
Emergency responders were dispatched at 8:21 p.m. to the U.S. 31 median near the Ludington Rest Area in Mason County's Summit Township, according to a statement from the Mason County Sheriff's Office. Upon arrival, deputies discovered two heavily damaged vehicles in the median and a third vehicle, unrelated to the crash, parked on the west shoulder of southbound U.S. 31. Two pedestrians were located in the median with injuries sustained from being hit while outside their vehicles. One of the pedestrians, a 35-year-old woman from Pentwater, was transported to Corewell Hospital in Ludington, where she was later pronounced dead.
Initial findings from the sheriff's office crash reconstruction team indicate that a silver Pontiac G6 traveling southbound on U.S. 31 lost control, spun out, and came to rest in the median. A second vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the southbound freeway, and its occupants exited to assist those in the Pontiac.
The third vehicle involved, a 2021 GMC pickup truck driven by a 37-year-old man from Shelby, also lost control while heading southbound. The pickup veered into the median, striking the two individuals who had stopped to help and subsequently colliding with the Pontiac, according to the report. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the crash.
We offer our sympathies to the family of the woman killed in this crash.
Every day, innocent people are hurt as a result of crashes in Michigan. These accidents add up to tens of thousands of people being hospitalized every year as a result of collisions on our roadways. Far too often, victims are forced to deal with overwhelming consequences due to reckless drivers. Common causes of vehicle collisions across our state include:
In the wake of a vehicle collision, seeking legal counsel from a skilled Ludington wrongful death lawyer is imperative. Their knowledge, dedication, and experience handling personal injury cases for victims in our state is crucial in protecting your rights and pursuing compensation from the accountable party. Your lawyer will ardently advocate for you, ensuring that you obtain the justice and compensation rightfully owed for any injuries or damages sustained in the accident.
Our Michigan personal injury lawyers at Christopher Trainor & Associates have more than three decades of combined experience fighting to protect the rights of victims who have been harmed in car accidents due to the careless actions of others. We will do everything possible to ensure you are able to maximize the compensation you recover for your medical costs, lost earnings, and more. If you are interested in exploring the legal options you have, contact our Michigan personal injury law firm today at (248) 886-8650. We can meet with you for a free consultation at your earliest convenience.
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