Heath Twp, MI (July 9, 2023) - A driver was killed after their vehicle was hit head-on by an oncoming motorist in Heath Township on Saturday, July 8.

The deadly crash was reported at around 3:53 a.m. at the intersection of M-40 and 127th Avenue. A Chevrolet Cruise was headed southbound when it attempted to pass another vehicle on the roadway. The Cruise crashed head-on with a GMC Sierra pickup truck.

The driver of the Chevy was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other driver was extricated from the truck and flown to a nearby hospital in serious condition.

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is in progress.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal Head-On Crashes in Michigan

The Insurance Information Institute reported that 10% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2020 involved head-on collisions, and these crashes are some of the deadliest possible. Statistics further show that head-on collisions caused 3,631 fatalities and tens of thousands of injuries. This is despite the fact that these types of crashes make up less than 2% of all reported car accidents in the United States that year. Negligent drivers often cause head-on crashes by swerving into oncoming traffic or failing to keep on the right side of the roadway. It is always hard to deal with a family member's unexpected death. Losing your primary source of emotional and monetary support, whether you are a spouse who must leave behind your life partner or a child who must suddenly live without a parent, is never an easy experience. Families may have their entire world turned upside down and are often the most impacted. When the wrongful death was caused by someone else's irresponsible, reckless, or negligent actions, the pain of the loss is even more difficult. If the victim's family is able to show that the defendant's negligence caused the death of their loved one, they may be qualified to file a lawsuit for damages. We are here to assist you so that you are not financially responsible for the death of a loved one caused by a careless driver.When you lose a loved one in an automobile accident, your life will never be the same, and our Heath Township wrongful death lawyers will fight for your family's financial recovery during this trying time. The legal team at Christopher Trainor & Associates will be here to protect the rights of you and your family and ensure that the at-fault party is brought to justice. We understand the pain that comes with losing a loved one, and we want to be there for you as you take the required actions to ensure that you are able to make a recovery. If you want to schedule a free consultation with a qualified attorney, contact our offices 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. Disclaimer: This information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photograph used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene. This post is not a solicitation for business.