Fatal pickup crash in Davison Township kills Flint man
An 82-year-old Flint man died Thursday morning after his pickup left the road and hit a tree.
The Davison Township Police Department received a 911 call at 5:41 a.m. Nov. 12 for the crash in the 4300 block of South State Road. He was driving north when he left the road, according to a release from Police Chief Jay Rendon.
He was the only person in the pickup and was trapped inside. First responders began lifesaving efforts, but he was pronounced dead a short time later.
“At this time, alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in this crash,” Rendon said in the release.
The Davison Area Reconstruction Team is investigating the cause, and an autopsy has been scheduled. The road reopened at 9:23 a.m.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Sgt. Scott Teschendorf at 810-653-5656.
Can dependents receive no-fault benefits after a fatal single-vehicle crash?
Yes, qualifying dependents may receive no-fault survivor's loss benefits when a motor vehicle crash causes an accidental death, even if no other driver was involved. Coverage requirements and statutory exclusions still apply.
Under MCL 500.3108, these benefits can replace financial support dependents would have received from the person who died. They can also cover up to $20 a day in reasonable expenses for ordinary and necessary services that person would have provided. Benefits are subject to a combined monthly limit and aren't payable beyond the first three years after the crash.
A family member can start by asking the auto insurer about survivor's loss benefits and gathering records of dependency and lost support. Michigan Legal Center explains the broader benefit categories in its overview of Michigan personal injury protection benefits.
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