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In this section of our website, our Michigan accident attorneys post current news items regarding dog bites, truck wrecks, car accidents, and motorcycle crashes.  We also write about issues such as motorcycle helmet law and texting and driving in Michigan. Our Michigan attorneys represent clients in Saint Joseph, Grand Rapids, and Battle Creek among others.

• Fremont Motorcycle Driver Dies in Grand Rapids Crash
  Motorcycle crashes in Michigan can cause severe injuries, and in some cases death. If you or a loved one have been injured in a Grand Rapids motorcycle crash and you believe it was due to a negligent driver, contact the law firm of Keller & Keller at (269) 983-7333 for a free legal evaluation today.
• Speed Causes Almena, Michigan Motorcycle Crash
  Speeding on a motorcycle can lead to serious injuries or even death. Wearing a helmet can help decrease your chances of head trauma and traumatic brain injury. If you or someone you love have been a victim of a motorcycle crash in Michigan, contact the law firm of Keller & Keller to speak directly with a Saint Joseph accident attorney today at (269) 983-7333.
• Driver Causes Grand Rapids Car Wreck Trying to Flee from Police
  Driving under the influence is dangerous for everyone involved. If you believe you were injured in a Michigan car crash due to a drunk driver or due to the negligence of another driver, contact the law firm of Keller & Keller at (269) 983-7333 today. Our experienced Michigan accident attorneys will listen to you and provide you with a free legal evaluation.
• Battle Creek Dog Shot After Biting Man
  If you are a victim of a Michigan dog bite, it is important to file a claim with the local police, get the dog tested for rabies, seek medical attention, and hire legal representation. Contact the law firm of Keller & Keller at (800) 253-5537 for a free legal evaluation today. We will listen to you, look into your claim, and conduct a thorough investigation.
• Kalamazoo Drunk Driver Crashes into Police Officer
  If you or a loved one was injured or killed in Michigan car crash and you believe it was caused by a drunk driver or by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the law firm of Keller & Keller at (800) 253-5537 for a free legal evaluation today.
• Teenager Dies in Kalamazoo Car Crash
  If you have been injured in a Michigan car crash and you believe it was due to driver negligence, contact the Saint Joseph accident attorneys at the law firm of Keller & Keller at (269) 983-7333 for a free legal evaluation and get answers to your legal questions today.
• Ambulance Involved in Holland Car Crash
  Vehicle accidents in Michigan can be serious and cause life-threatening injuries. If your or someone you love has been injured in a car crash in Holland, contact the experienced Michigan accident attorneys at the law firm of Keller & Keller at (269) 983-7333.
• Drunk Driver Arrested After Grand Rapids Crash
  Michigan car accidents can lead to serious injuries, or even death. If you or a loved one have been injured or killed by a drunk driver in Michigan, contact our experienced Michigan accident attorneys at the law firm of Keller & Keller at (269) 983-7333 today and get answers to your legal questions.
• Road Rage Causes a Kent County Five-Car Crash
  If you have been injured in a Michigan car accident and you believe it was through no fault of your own, contact an experienced Michigan accident attorney at the law firm of Keller & Keller at (269) 983-7333 today. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
• Battle Creek Car Crash Leaves Boy in Good Health
  Car accidents in Battle Creek can cause severe injuries and may even be fatal at times. If you or someone you know has been injured in a Michigan car crash, contact the knowledgeable Michigan accident lawyers at the law firm of Keller & Keller at (269) 983-7333.
• Police Chase Ended in Grand Rapids Car Crash
  A car chase in Michigan can lead to a serious car accident. If you or someone you know has been injured by the negligence of another driver, contact the experienced Michigan accident lawyers at the law firm of Keller & Keller at (269) 983-7333 to see if you are entitled to any financial compensation.
• Child Dies in Ionia Bicycle-Car Crash
  A Michigan car crash could lead to severe injuries, including death. If you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed through no fault of your own, contact experienced Michigan accident attorneys at the law firm of Keller & Keller at (269) 983-7333 and get answers to your legal questions today.
• SUV Involved in Fatal Michigan Rollover
  Michigan car crashes can cause severe injuries or even death. If you or someone you know has been seriously injured or died in a Michigan car accident, contact the law firm of Keller & Keller at (269) 983-7333 and speak with one of our experienced Michigan personal injury lawyers today.
• Unoccupied Vehicle Involved in Niles Car Crash
  Being involved in a Michigan car accident can lead to serious injuries or wrongful death. Often the accidents are the fault of another driver. If you believe your Niles car accident was caused by the negligence of another driver, contact the law firm of Keller & Keller at (269) 983-7333 today.
• Single Car Accident Leaves Michigan Driver Seriously Injured
  Michigan car accidents can lead to serious injuries including head trauma, brain injury, and spinal cord injury, among others. If you or someone you know has been injured in a Kalamazoo car crash, contact our experienced Michigan personal injury lawyers at the law firm of Keller & Keller at (269) 983-7333.
• Teenager Died in Early Morning Benton Township Crash
  Auto accidents in Michigan can be serious and even deadly at times. If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a crash in Michigan, contact experienced Michigan accident attorneys at the law firm of Keller & Keller at (269) 983-7333
• Grand Rapids Homeless Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Acciden
  If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a pedestrian accident or car crash in Michigan, you may be entitled to compensation. Even though financial compensation can’t take away your pain, it can help replace lost wages. Contact the law firm of Keller & Keller at (800) 253-5537 for a free legal evaluation today.
• Burlington Township Vehicle and Semi Truck Collide Head-On on M-60
  If you or someone you love has been injured in a car or truck accident in Michigan and you believe it was from someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Consult an experienced Michigan personal injury attorney at the law firm of Keller & Keller at (800) 253-5537 today.
• Driver Died in Cheshire Township Auto Accident
  A Michigan accident lawyer can help you or someone you know who has been involved in a serious auto accident in Michigan. If you believe you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence or no fault of your own, contact the law firm of Keller & Keller for a free legal consultation at (800) 253-5537 today.
• Michigan Became the 24th State to Adopt No Texting While Driving Ban
  Michigan governor signed the no texting while driving ban into law in hopes to lower the number of accidents that occur on Michigan roads. Distracted driving in Michigan can lead to serious car accidents. If you or someone you know was injured in a Michigan car crash due to texting, contact the law firm of Keller & Keller today for a free legal evaluation.

Fremont Motorcycle Driver Dies in Grand Rapids Crash

On Thursday July 1, 2010, a male motorcyclist was killed in a Grand Rapids motorcycle crash. Michigan police said the accident occurred around 8:00 a.m. on 28th Street SE in front of a McDonald's parking lot.

The man who was killed was identified as twenty-one-year-old Joshua Cook of Fremont. Authorities said that a lady pulling out of the McDonald's parking lot in a 2006 Chevy Cobalt didn't see the motorcycle, and she pulled out in front of him. The driver of the Cobalt was forty-three-year-old Kim Aguirre of Lake Odessa.

Michigan police stated the motorcycle was headed westbound on 28th Street near the I-96 ramp when the Chevy attempted to turn east, and the front left side of the car crashed into the westbound motorcycle. The driver of the Chevy received minor injuries as the airbag deployed, injuring her arm. She was traveling with a male passenger who was not injured and whose identity is unknown.

Police said the motorcyclist was wearing his helmet, which they found lying in the road. Sadly, Cook died immediately at the scene. Police don't know if high speeds were a factor, and they are still investigating this Michigan motorcycle crash.

We are sad to hear of the loss of this young man. Our thoughts and condolences are with the victim's family and friends during this difficult time.

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Speed Causes Almena, Michigan Motorcycle Crash

On Friday, June 25, 2010, at approximately 4:35 p.m., a Michigan motorcycle crash occurred in Almena, MI. Authorities said that the crash involving a motorcycle and a car took place at the intersection of 22nd Street and County Road 375.

The police report indicated that thirty-five-year-old Amy Riegle of Paw Paw was traveling west on County Road 375 in a Chevy Malibu and attempted to turn southbound on 22nd Street when twenty-three-year-old Jacob Hatfield struck the car with his Kawasaki ZX600 motorcycle. Hatfield, also from Paw Paw, was thrown from his bike and sustained injuries.

When emergency crews arrived at the scene they found Hatfield still lying in the street. Police said he was wearing a helmet but appeared to have sustained arm and leg injuries. He was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo for medical attention. Authorities said his motorcycle was also seriously damaged in the crash.

Riegle was wearing her seat belt and was not injured in the crash. Police say witnesses came forward and stated that they had observed the motorcycle driver (Hatfield) speeding just prior to the crash, and police cited Hatfield for speeding. The day following the accident, the hospital listed Hatfield in stable condition.

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Driver Causes Grand Rapids Car Wreck Trying to Flee from Police

Early Sunday morning, at around 2:45 a.m. on the Fourth of July, a routine traffic stop sent one person to the hospital. The vehicle that was stopped was a 2010 Ford Focus that was traveling on southbound US-131. Michigan Police noticed that the vehicle was weaving in and out of traffic and attempted to pull the car over.

Michigan State Police said the driver of the Ford Focus exited the highway on Wealthy Street SW, in downtown Grand Rapids. Police said when they approached the vehicle, the driver of the Focus tried to escape.

The driver of the Focus ran a red light and smashed into a Ford Bronco at the intersection of Division and Wealthy. After the Focus hit the Bronco, the Bronco collided with another vehicle, turning the traffic stop into a three-car accident. The Focus finally came to rest after striking a light pole.

Michigan Police arrested the driver at the scene but the driver sustained a leg injury in the crash and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Two others were injured in this Michigan car crash, but no names or details have been released at this time.

Police suspect that alcohol was involved and are investigating this situation.

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Battle Creek Dog Shot After Biting Man

A man claims he was bitten by a dog while delivering flyers door-to-door in the Springfield neighborhood of Battle Creek. He reported the dog bite to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department of Animal Control, and they sent a deputy to the scene to investigate the claim.

The sheriff's deputy says that on June 28, 2010 he went to the door of the house and the dog charged out after him. The officer had not been planning to use his weapon and backed away but the dog still charged at him. The officer fired his gun at the dog and killed it.

The dog's owner says that her three-year-old Boxer mix, which was shot at three times, did nothing wrong. She is filing an official complaint.

Investigators say that all three shots appear to have been fired when the dog was approximately one foot away from the deputy. The police department indicated that they believe appropriate force was used in this situation.

The victim of the original dog bite in Battle Creek is having the dog tested for rabies.

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Kalamazoo Drunk Driver Crashes into Police Officer

On June 12, 2010 at approximately 11:30 p.m. a Kalamazoo car accident involving a drunk driver and a police officer took place near the intersection of Greenwich and Kalamazoo Avenues. Authorities say a police cruiser was traveling south on Greenwich when he was struck by a car that was traveling north.

Police indicate that the other motorist was speeding and driving on the wrong side of the street. After striking the police car, the suspect fled the scene with the officer in pursuit. The suspect's car continued north on Greenwich and then drove west on W. Main St into a residential neighborhood where it came to a rest after hitting a guardrail.

Michigan police have not released the driver's name, but they have confirmed that this twenty-five-year-old driver was arrested for crashing into a police officer, fleeing the scene of an accident, and drunk driving. He is being held at the Kalamazoo County jail.

The driver was traveling with a thirty-six-year-old passenger who was not arrested. Both the driver and passenger are men from Kalamazoo and neither was injured in the crash.

Driving under the influence of alcohol in Michigan is illegal and dangerous. Thankfully, the police officer was not injured in this crash.

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Teenager Dies in Kalamazoo Car Crash

Just after 6:20 a.m., on Friday, June 11, 2010, a fatal car accident took place involving a teenage girl from Kalamazoo, Michigan and an older man from Galesburg, Illinois. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office identified the nineteen-year-old girl in the crash as Britney Hatten.

Authorities stated the teenager was driving south on 36th Street in her 1996 Honda Accord when she ran a stop sign at the intersection of MN Avenue. A 2005 Chevrolet truck was traveling westbound and hit the car directly on the driver's side door. Kalamazoo Police said the pickup truck, driven by seventy-three-year-old James Roe, had no time to stop.

Authorities arrived to find that the Accord had been pushed into a tree. Ms. Hatten was transported to Borgess Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. The police do not know if she was wearing her seat belt at the time of the wreck.

The driver of the pickup truck sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is in stable condition at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Authorities did confirm that Roe was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.

Police are still investigating this Michigan car accident and are asking anyone with information to call the Kalamazoo Sheriff's Office.

We offer our condolences to the family and friends of Britney Hatten during this tragic time.

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Ambulance Involved in Holland Car Crash

On Wednesday, June 2, 2010 an American Medical Response ambulance was involved in a traffic accident in Holland, Michigan. The three-car crash occurred just after 4:30 p.m. on East 16th Street and Columbia Avenue.

The two ambulance drivers were transporting a patient to Holland Hospital when the crash occurred. Michigan Police said they have not yet determined if the lights and sirens were operating on the ambulance at the time.

Holland Police stated that both airbags in the ambulance deployed at the time of the crash, and that no one riding in the ambulance was seriously hurt, although the patient had to be transferred to another emergency vehicle.

The other two cars involved in this crash were a Saturn Ion and a Ford Bronco. Authorities believe the Saturn ran a stop sign and ran into the Ford Bronco that was traveling eastbound on 16th Street. No one is exactly sure how the ambulance came to be involved in this accident.

An older woman, the driver of the Saturn, was injured in the accident. Holland firefighters had to extract her from the car and she was taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. A passenger in the Bronco was taken by ambulance to the hospital for injuries he received in the accident. The extent of these injuries is not known at this time.

Michigan Police are continuing an investigation into this crash. Michigan car crashes can result in serious, even life-threatening injuries. We wish everyone involved in this car wreck a full and speedy recovery.

 

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Drunk Driver Arrested After Grand Rapids Crash

A Michigan traffic accident occurred involving a gravel hauler and a passenger vehicle near Grand Rapids on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at approximately 12:15 a.m.

Michigan state police stated that the twenty-three-year-old driver of a passenger vehicle rear- ended a gravel hauler that was working on a construction project on M-37 near M-6. Police stated that it appeared the left lane of M-37 was closed due to construction; at the time of the accident, however, the gravel truck was not traveling in the closed-off lane.

The driver of the gravel hauler was traveling north on M-37 after having just completed a left turn when the crash occurred in the construction area. Police stated that the driver of the passenger vehicle received minor injuries.

The identity of the driver of the passenger vehicle has not been released at this time, but it was confirmed that he resides in Grand Rapids. Police suspected that the driver was drunk and arrested him on suspicion of drunken driving.

There was no word on whether the gravel-truck driver sustained any injuries in this Michigan car crash. Traffic accidents can be serious especially when someone is driving while intoxicated.

Our thoughts are with everyone involved in this accident, and we wish them a full and speedy recovery.

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Road Rage Causes a Kent County Five-Car Crash

Police say two drivers involved in an alleged road-rage incident caused a five-car crash in Michigan on M-6. The April 16, 2010 accident occurred in Kent County near Kalamazoo Avenue, as a 2004 Envoy and a 1997 Dodge Ram pickup truck entered M-6 from the Kalamazoo on-ramp.

Michigan police said both drivers were traveling westbound on M-6 and were speeding, tailgating, and involved in improper lane use. The driver of the Envoy lost control of his vehicle and went across the median into the eastbound lanes of traffic, colliding with a semi truck. The truck driver tried to avoid the accident and swerved into a Saturn that was also traveling eastbound. Two other cars behind the semi were unable to stop in time and collided with each other.

The driver of the Dodge Ram left the scene, and the critically injured thirty-six-year-old driver of the Envoy was taken to a local hospital. The forty-two-year-old driver of the Dodge Ram later called 911 to report himself. Police drove out to the Holland area to question the driver regarding his involvement.

No charges have been filed, but police say they will forward this case to the Kent County Prosecutor's Office for investigation and possible charges.

Our thoughts are with all the people involved who have been injured in this Michigan car crash.

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Battle Creek Car Crash Leaves Boy in Good Health

On May 4, 2010, at approximately 1:20 p.m., a traffic accident occurred in Battle Creek, Michigan. Police reports indicate that the car crash took place on Dickman Road at the intersection of Forest Street.

Police reported that twenty-four-year-old Staci McKee of Battle Creek was driving a passenger vehicle westbound on Dickman Road when she was stuck by a pick-up truck. According to authorities, the pick-up truck was driving northbound on Forest Street at the time of the accident. The driver of the pick-up truck has been identified as thirty-five-year-old Eric Moore of Battle Creek.

Police say that Moore failed to yield the right of way to the passenger vehicle driven by McKee. McKee's four-year-old boy, Cameron McKee, was also in the vehicle, and sustained minor injuries. He was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo for treatment, and is reported to be in good condition.

Michigan police cited the driver of the pick-up truck for failure to yield.

Driving in Michigan can be dangerous, and can lead to car accidents and injuries . We are glad to hear that no one was seriously injured in this accident.

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Police Chase Ended in Grand Rapids Car Crash

Early Monday, May 31, 2010, an out -of -control vehicle was spotted driving erratically through the streets of Grand Rapids. The Kent County police tried to pull the recklessly driven truck over around 1:00 a.m., but the driver of the vehicle failed to stop. The Grand Rapids police officer declined to chase the vehicle at that time.

Over the next several hours, the Kent County police received many complaints and reports of this vehicle being driven negligently. The reports indicated the driver was speeding, failed to stop at stop signs, ran red lights, and was weaving in and out of traffic. 

Kentwood police spotted the vehicle crossing into their territory and pursued the driver. As the car chase continued, the driver of the pick-up truck crossed back into Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids police and Kent County Sheriff's deputies joined the Kentwood police in the car chase.

The chase finally ended at around 3:15 a.m. in a Grand Rapids car crash involving the Kent County police and the out -of -control truck driver. The car accident took place on 28th Street near Kalamazoo SE. The roads were closed for cleanup and investigation for a few hours following the crash.

Neither the police nor the other driver received any injurieswere injured; however, the police noted that the driver had previously been diagnosed as suffering from mental illness. The driver's name has not been released at this time.

Thankfully, neither the police nor the driver of the truck were injured in this car chase and Michigan car accident.

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Child Dies in Ionia Bicycle-Car Crash

An eight-year-old girl was killed in a bicycle -versus -car crash in Ionia, Michigan at around 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Authorities said the girl was riding her bicycle, playing outside, and enjoying the summer weather when she missed a turn, veered off the sidewalk and rode into the street.

Sadly, she accidentally steered her bicycle in front of an SUV and was hit by it. The little girl, identified as Kelsie Henning, was taken to DeVos Children's Hospital, where she later died from her injuries.

Officials said that prior to the accident Kelsie was riding her bike south on Pleasant Street when she tried to make a left turn onto the sidewalk of Washington Street and missed the turn, ending up in the roadway. The driver of the SUV is a thirty-four-year-old woman and resident of Ionia.

The victim's mother, Jessica Randall, told authorities that her daughter had gotten a new bike as a birthday present in August, just a few months prior to the accident. She indicated that her daughter loved her two-wheeled bike and enjoyed riding it.

The victim was in third grade at Jefferson Elementary School, where crisis counselors were available to talk with Kelsie's friends and peers.

Our thoughts are with the victim's family and friends during this sad time, and we offer our condolences.

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SUV Involved in Fatal Michigan Rollover

A fatal car crash occurred on May 30, 2010, in Nelson Township, Michigan. Police say it was a single-vehicle accident involving a 2000 Ford Explorer. Reports show that this tragic accident took place on US-131 near 22 Mile Road, just before 10:00 p.m. Sunday night.

Michigan State Police arrived on the scene and determined that the driver had been traveling southbound on US-131 when he veered off the road and flipped the vehicle. The SUV rolled multiple times, ejecting the driver from the car.

Sadly, the driver died at the scene due to his severe injuries. Police said the driver of the Ford Explorer was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident.

The driver was identified as fifty-one-year-old Ronald Gangwer of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The cause of this crash has not been determined, and the Michigan State Police are still investigating the accident.

Michigan car crashes can lead to serious injuries or even death. Our thoughts and condolences are with the victim's family and friends during this difficult time.

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Unoccupied Vehicle Involved in Niles Car Crash

On Friday, May 14, 2010, a car crash in Niles, Michigan occurred at around 2:00 a.m. Police said that the Michigan car accident happened on 11th Street in front of Jay's Lounge, located at 3025 South 11th Street.

This early -morning crash occurred when a moving vehicle headed southbound on 11th Street collided with a parked, unoccupied vehicle. Authorities indicated that this vehicle had been left deserted in the street.

The driver of the car has been a identified as sixty-nine-year-old Janice Caldwell of South Bend. Police said the driver was taken to Memorial Hospital for medical treatment because she was seriously injured in this crash.

South Bend Police had their K-9 units search the area as witnesses advised them that people had been spotted fleeing
the scene of the car crash.

Police reports indicate that they have contacted and questioned the owner of the unoccupied vehicle. There is no word at this time why the car was left unoccupied, but the crash is still being investigated.

Michigan car accidents can lead to serious injuries. Our thoughts are with Janice Caldwell as she recovers from her injuries. We hope she makes a full and speedy recovery.

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Single Car Accident Leaves Michigan Driver Seriously Injured

On May 2, 2010, a one-car accident occurred in Eckford Township on D Drive South at the corner of Homer Road. This Michigan car crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Department arrived on the scene and indicated that a twenty-two-year-old male driver from Marshall, Michigan was driving southbound on D Drive when he lost control of his pick-up truck. Authorities found the pick-up truck lying on its passenger side, and believe the pick-up truck rolled at least once before it came to a stop.

Officials reported that Fredonia Township Fire Department had to help free the driver from his vehicle due to the seriousness of the crash. The driver sustained serious head injuries and was flown by helicopter to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

The unidentified man was driving with his dog in the truck when the accident occurred. Officials indicated that the dog was not hurt.

The name of the 22-year-old male driver was not released, and police are still investigating this one-car accident.

Car accidents in Michigan can lead to serious injuries. Our thoughts are with the victim, and we hope he makes a full recovery.

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Teenager Died in Early Morning Benton Township Crash

On Sunday, May 16, 2010 at approximately 5:30 a.m. a deadly car accident occurred in Benton Township.  Authorities say that the early morning crash happened near East Empire Avenue on M-139.

Police said there were four teenagers in the car together, and it appeared they had left the YMCA and were traveling north on M-139 when the single car accident occurred. Officials said the car veered off the road and crashed into a utility pole.

The front seat passenger, a 13-year-old girl, died from her injuries she received in the car crash. Both backseat passengers, two 12-year-old girls, were injured in the crash. One sustained injuries to her head and face, and the other girl’s injuries are unknown.  They were admitted to Lakeland Regional Medical Center, but the last victim was later taken by helicopter to Bronson Hospital.

The driver, a 17-year-old teenage boy, sustained minor injuries and was taken to Lakeland as well.  Police are still investigating this crash, but they don’t believe alcohol contributed to this Michigan car accident. It is unknown if the driver has been ticketed or cited for this accident at this point.

We hope the injured victims are able to make a full recovery. We are sad to hear of this loss of a young life. Our thoughts and concerns are with the deceased victim’s family and friends.

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Grand Rapids Homeless Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Acciden

On Monday evening May 10, 2010 at approximately 8:30 p.m. a pedestrian was hit and killed.  The accident occurred near the corner of Grandville Avenue and Weston Street southwest in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Police say two cars actually struck the victim as the pedestrian was attempting to cross the street.

The first vehicle that hit the pedestrian left the scene. The second driver of a Cadillac also made contact with the victim, but stopped and called the police.  The second driver, who reported the accident, is a male from Grand Ledge.  He told police that the car that fled was an SUV.

The 49-year-old pedestrian was homeless and was known as “Mike” to his friends. He had been staying at Degage Ministries and living in the downtown area for over five years.

The intersection at Grandville and Weston was closed for a couple hours in order for police to complete their investigation of this fatality caused from a Grand Rapids car accident.   Police are still looking for the driver who left the scene.

Our thoughts and condolences are with the victim’s family and friends during this sad time.

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Burlington Township Vehicle and Semi Truck Collide Head-On on M-60

An early morning Burlington Township car accident at approximately 12:16 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010, left one man in critical condition.  Driver, 21-year-old Jeremy Garcia was traveling westbound on M-60 near Nine-Mile Road when he hit a semi truck head-on. 

The accident took place in Burlington Township, Michigan, and the Calhoun County Sherriff’s Department says the car driven by Garcia crossed the center line and hit the semi-truck head-on.  The 18-wheeler was traveling eastbound on M-60, driven by 45-year-old James Frampton from Buchanan.  The truck’s front wheels were torn off as it was forced off the road and into a field. The truck’s tanker was full of diesel fuel, but thankfully it did not explode.

The truck driver was not hurt but Garcia, the driver of the passenger vehicle, had to be flown by helicopter to a Kalamazoo hospital for medical treatment. Although Garcia is critically injured, he is expected to live and to recover from his injuries. 

M-60 was closed to all traffic until approximately 6 a.m. on Saturday. This Michigan head-on collision is under investigation by the Accident Reconstruction Team with the Michigan Sherriff’s Department.

We wish the injured victim a speedy recovery.

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Driver Died in Cheshire Township Auto Accident

On the evening of Saturday, May 8, 2010 a deadly Cheshire Township car accident occurred after the driver lost control of her car.  Driver, 19-year-old Nicole Cowling was driving north on 44th Street in Cheshire Township, Michigan, when she drove through standing water. 

Police say Cowling lost control of her car and hit a tree, leaving her pinned in her vehicle. Sadly, the driver died before police even reached the scene.  She was traveling with two passengers whose names have not been released.  A 19-year-old Portland woman and 18-year-old man from Bangor were both taken to the local hospital where they were treated for their injuries and released. 

Unfortunately, no one in the car was wearing their seat belts. Allegan County police are investigating the crash and have yet to provide an official determination at this point.  However, police did say the water did not flood or cover the street.  They are suspecting that speed and driver error could have played a part in this tragic Michigan car accident.

We are sad to hear of this deadly accident and our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.

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Michigan Became the 24th State to Adopt No Texting While Driving Ban

On Friday, April 30, 2010, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm signed a bill banning texting-while-driving in the state of Michigan. This legislation would prohibit drivers of all ages from reading, writing or sending text messages or emails from a wireless communication device.

There are already 23 states that have banned texting from behind the wheel, and the state of Michigan became the 24th state to support this ban. This legislation will go into effect on July 1, 2010. 

After this law takes effect, drivers may get pulled over and fined for illegal behavior of texting behind the wheel.  This bill does not include GPS systems that are attached to the car.  Also, drivers can use their cell phones to call in a traffic accident, road hazard, crime, or report an emergency.

Michigan police and government officials are hoping this bill will lessen accidents in this state since alert drives can avoid accidents much more than distracted drivers whose eyes are not on the road. 

If you or someone you know has been injured in a Michigan car accident due to a distracted driver, contact the law firm of Keller & Keller today at (800) 253-5537.  We are experienced Michigan injury lawyers who will fight for you.

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