Pedestrian critically injured on East Stadium Boulevard in Ann Arbor

A 21-year-old man from Troy was critically injured when a vehicle hit him as he crossed a street Saturday evening.

The Ann Arbor Police Department said officers responded about 8:15 p.m. Oct. 24 to East Stadium Boulevard near Ferdon Street.

A preliminary investigation found that an eastbound vehicle driven by a 63-year-old Birmingham man hit the pedestrian. The driver stayed at the scene and helped him until first responders arrived.

Huron Valley Ambulance took the pedestrian to a hospital. The driver is cooperating with investigators.

Police said speed and alcohol were not believed to have contributed to the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

Who pays medical bills after a Michigan pedestrian crash?

A pedestrian injured by a motor vehicle may qualify for personal injury protection benefits for covered medical care, regardless of fault. Not owning a car doesn't by itself rule out benefits.

The first place to check is the pedestrian's own auto policy, followed by coverage through a spouse or a relative who lives in the same household. If no such coverage applies, MCL 500.3115 directs pedestrian claims to the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan. Eligibility rules, exclusions and medical coverage limits still affect payment.

Michigan Legal Center's explanation of who pays medical bills after a Michigan crash describes how insurance priority rules affect where a claim should be submitted.

Get help from Michigan Legal Center

Michigan Legal Center: the Law Offices of Christopher J. Trainor & Associates handles pedestrian injury claims and disputes over no-fault benefits.

If you or a family member was injured while walking, Contact Michigan Legal Center to ask whether Michigan Legal Center can help with your situation.

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