One Killed, Two Seriously Injured in Eaton County Head-On Crash
Two vehicle crash Tuesday night kills one person, leaves two others with serious injuries in Eaton County.
At around 10:40 p.m., Michigan State Police troopers responded to a crash on Bishop Highway near Creyts Road. An 81-year-old man from Dimondale was driving west on Bishop Highway when his van crossed the centerline and collided head on with another car.
The driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle, a 41-year-old man and an 80-year-old passenger of the van were both transported to University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Lansing.
The investigation remains ongoing, it is unknown whether drugs, alcohol or a medical emergency were factors in the crash.
Legal issues involved in a Michigan car crash
Injured crash victims may qualify for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits under Michigan's no-fault Act. These benefits may apply to motor vehicle accidents and do not require proving fault.
These benefits can help cover medical expenses, wage loss, replacement services, attendant care.
Michigan law may also allow an injured person to bring a separate claim against an at-fault driver when the injuries meet the state's serious impairment of body function threshold under MCL 500.3135.
That type of claim is separate from PIP benefits and may include pain and suffering and other non-economic losses caused by negligent driving.
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After a crash, our attorneys can review police reports, preserve evidence, identify available insurance, evaluate no-fault benefits and determine what claims may be available. For immediate next steps, see our guide on what to do after a car accident in Michigan.
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