Stevensville, MI (December 13, 2023) – Two people were hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident that took place in Berrien County on Tuesday morning, December 12. The accident was reported to the Michigan State Police at approximately 7:00 a.m.

According to local law enforcement, a Chevrolet Tahoe was heading eastbound on Interstate 94 during the morning hours. As the vehicle passed through the area of the Red Arrow Highway overpass bridge, it collided with a guardrail and a GMC Terrain. The drivers of both vehicles, identified as a 58-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman, both exited their vehicles after the collision.

For unknown reasons, they were struck by a passing car and a semi-truck. Both of the victims were severely hurt in the crash. Emergency medical services transported the man and woman to area hospitals for advanced care. At this time, the circumstances surrounding the accident are being investigated.

We hope the man and woman hurt in this crash recover quickly.

Car Accidents in Michigan

In 2019, there were 314,377 traffic accidents in Michigan, according to the Michigan State Police's Traffic Crash Reporting Unit. This is an increase of nearly 1,600 from the previous year. A total of 985 people lost their lives in collisions in the state that year, while 74,963 more were hurt. These figures are a considerable increase from where they were in 2018 when there were 974 fatalities and 5,586 serious injuries.

Car accidents happen every day in Michigan, and they continue to be the leading contributor to death and serious injury in the state. Serious collisions can leave victims permanently impaired and grappling with life-long debts. As you work toward your physical recovery, you need a reliable advocate who will stand up for your rights and protect you from any damages brought on by the negligence of another driver.

A car crash could completely change your life, and there is really nothing that can prepare you for the aftermath. Your daily activities, bodily and emotional health, and the welfare of your family will all be impacted by your injuries. You may want to be optimistic and act as if the incident did not affect you, but there is a strong chance you sustained significant monetary and emotional damages. The time following a car crash is often difficult, and a lawyer can help you better understand your ability to make a recovery.

If you were hurt in a car accident caused by the negligence of another driver, the attorneys at Christopher Trainor & Associates can help you recover full and fair compensation. Accident victims often have concerns about how they will pay for their losses and medical expenses while recovering from their injuries. Our attorneys will fight to obtain the funds you require for a full recovery, and we will make every effort to ensure that the at-fault party will be brought to justice. If you were hurt in a car accident, contact a Michigan car accident lawyer 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.

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