Mishawaka, MI - Arnaldo Cruz-Pabo Killed in Motorcycle Crash at McKinley Hwy & Filbert Rd

Mishawaka, MI (May 31, 2023) - On Wednesday, May 24, a man was killed in a motorcycle accident in the Mishawaka area. 

The fatal crash was reported at around 10 p.m. on McKinley Highway near Filbert Road. It was reported that 36-year-old Arnaldo L. Cruz-Pabo of Niles was riding a motorcycle westbound on McKinley Highway. Cruz-Pabo was reportedly involved in a crash with another westbound vehicle driven by a local woman. 

The motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries in the impact. No other injuries were reported. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Arnaldo L. Cruz-Pabo at this time.

Deadly Motorcycle Accidents in Michigan

The Great Lakes State is renowned for its stunning natural scenery. For many riders, riding a motorcycle is the best way to take in Michigan's more than 3,288 miles of coastline. Sadly, motorcycle crashes happen more frequently than many think. Motorcycles were involved in 2,723 traffic accidents in Michigan last year, with a total of 122 motorcycle riders losing their lives and 2,176 injured in traffic accidents.

When a victim is killed as a result of someone else's carelessness, it is known as a wrongful death. The relatives of the deceased party may be able to file a wrongful death claim following a fatal car accident. In many ways, these kinds of claims are similar to personal injury claims, but there are key differences and distinctions. Wrongful death lawsuits are meant to aid the plaintiff in obtaining compensation for losses stemming from the fatal accident on behalf of the deceased victim. 

We are aware that a wrongful death lawsuit would never bring back a loved one who was killed by a reckless driver, but receiving monetary compensation can assist your family in meeting their future needs. It is our goal as wrongful death attorneys to take the initiative in pursuing monetary compensation for the loss of a loved one. We want to make sure that the at-fault party is brought to justice and that you and your family are able to make a financial recovery. 

You and your family may be entitled to compensation if a member of your family died as a result of someone else's carelessness. You can submit a claim with the aid of a wrongful death attorney in Mishawaka in order to make sure that the party responsible for the deadly collision is brought to justice. In the event that a member of your family loses their life in an unexpected automobile collision, contact the legal team at Christopher Trainor & Associates by dialing 248-886-8650 as soon as possible. We can help you determine if you qualify to file a wrongful death claim and the extent of the damages you are owed. 

Note: Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find incorrect information, 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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