Pedestrian, 24, dies after South Drake Road crash in Kalamazoo

A 24-year-old man died at a hospital after a vehicle hit him Saturday night.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said officers responded to South Drake Road around 11:30 p.m. Oct. 24. They found him in the road and immediately attempted lifesaving measures before he was taken to a local hospital.

Police said the driver stayed at the scene and was cooperating with investigators.

Anyone with information can call the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8120 or Kalamazoo Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

Michigan wrongful death claims after a pedestrian crash

When a driver's negligence causes a pedestrian's death, a wrongful death lawsuit may allow recovery for the resulting losses. Michigan's wrongful death law, MCL 600.2922, requires the lawsuit to be brought by the personal representative of the deceased person's estate. A family relationship alone does not give someone authority to file the lawsuit.

Recoverable damages can include reasonable medical, hospital, funeral and burial expenses for which the estate is liable, conscious pain and suffering between injury and death, loss of financial support and loss of companionship. The available damages depend on the losses proved and who qualifies under the statute.

The underlying claim also affects the time available to sue. Michigan Legal Center's explanation of Michigan wrongful death deadlines discusses filing periods and how estate appointments can affect them.

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Michigan Legal Center: the Law Offices of Christopher J. Trainor & Associates handles pedestrian accident and wrongful death claims.

If someone in your family died after being hit by a vehicle, Contact Michigan Legal Center to discuss whether Michigan Legal Center can help with a potential claim.

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