Eaton Rapids woman dies after car hits Aurelius Township home

A 49-year-old Eaton Rapids woman died early Sunday after crashing into a Barnes Road home.

The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 3 a.m. Aug. 30 to the 5000 block of Barnes Road after a report of the crash.

She died at the scene from injuries suffered in the crash. No one inside the home was injured.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Stalzer at 517-676-8444, ext. 1939.

Michigan property protection insurance when a vehicle damages a home

Michigan property protection insurance may cover accidental damage to a house caused by a motor vehicle. MCL 500.3121 makes qualifying benefits payable without regard to fault and permits compensation for physical damage and loss of use. Benefits can include reasonable repair costs or depreciated replacement value and applicable loss-of-use value, subject to a $1 million limit under one policy for all tangible property damaged in one accident.

Property owners generally claim these benefits first from insurers of the vehicle’s owner or registrant, then from insurers of its operator. Statutory exclusions and policy facts can change which losses are payable.

MCL 500.3145 requires an action for property protection insurance benefits to be started within one year after the accident. Property owners should promptly document the damage, estimates, temporary repairs and insurer communications rather than rely on a pending claim to protect every deadline.

Get help from Michigan Legal Center

Michigan Legal Center: the Law Offices of Christopher J. Trainor & Associates handles no-fault and wrongful death claims involving serious or fatal motor vehicle crashes.

If your family lost someone in a Michigan crash or you have a related insurance dispute, contact Michigan Legal Center to ask whether the matter falls within Michigan Legal Center’s practice areas.

There is no attorney fee unless money is recovered for you. Case costs and fee terms are governed by the written fee agreement.