Holland, MI (February 18, 2022) - Three young boys, ages 1, 3, and 4, lost their lives when the vehicle they were traveling in crashed into a pond on Thursday. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s office responded to the scene.
The wreck occurred at 11430 James Street in Holland concerning a white SUV that had hit a curb and rolled over into a pond. The incident occurred shortly after 11:00 a.m. on February 17.
The vehicle was submerged in 3 to 4 feet of water when officials arrived on-site. The female driver, identified as a 30-year-old woman from Holland, was able to free herself, however, she was unable to free the children who were trapped inside their restraint seats.
The children were transported to area medical centers where they were pronounced deceased. The 1-year-old boy was in critical condition for a period of time before passing away.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident.
No further information has been reported at this time.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victims at this time.
Every time you get into a motor vehicle, you expose yourself to the risk of serious injury or even death. Auto accidents are one of the leading causes of death throughout the United States, taking the lives of tens of thousands of people per year. In Michigan, more than 1,000 people lose their lives annually in car accidents and approximately 75,000 lose their lives.
The turmoil of losing a family member due to another person’s careless actions is seemingly unbearable. Difficult consequences often arise for those who were close to the victim with surviving family members being the ones who must suffer the most. A skilled and compassionate Michigan car crash lawyer will be able to help you protect your legal right toward compensation in the event that you have recently lost a loved one in a car crash caused by negligence.
The anguish that families face when a loved one loses their life due to the negligence of another person is completely understandable. The wrongful death lawyers in Holland at Michigan Legal Center are aware of the difficulties that surviving family members often face after losing people they love. We work hard to help you recover financial compensation that can help cover funeral costs and other costs associated with your loved one’s passing so you can focus on your emotional recovery.
Our trusted legal team is dedicated to making sure that each and every one of our clients is able to collect full and fair financial compensation following the death of their loved ones. The first step for them is to file a wrongful death lawsuit. To learn more about how you can collect financial compensation and get back on your feet, contact our law firm at 248-886-8650 today.
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