Tractor-trailer collision on Van Dyke occurred Monday afternoon
January 27, 2025 | Burnside, MI
A 53-year-old man from Brown City, identified as Marion Mazurek, died on Monday after a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Burnside Township, according to information from the Lapeer County Sheriff's Office.
The crash was reported at 4:49 p.m. near the intersection of Van Dyke and Wilcox. Mazurek was driving southbound on Van Dyke in a 2004 Mini Cooper when the driver of a northbound tractor-trailer lost control, jack-knifed, and crossed into the southbound lane. The vehicle collided before entering a ditch.
Marion Mazurek tragically lost his life on Monday as the result of a collision with a tractor-trailer in Burnside Township.
Marion Mazurek was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 45-year-old man from Imlay City, was not injured.
Authorities blowing snow along the open fields and into the roadway may have contributed. Impairment did not appear to be a factor.
The accident remains under investigation by the sheriff's office.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Candice Bond, an experienced tractor-trailer accident attorney, said that in such cases, it is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted promptly to protect the rights of a victim.
"Tractor-trailer crashes are often complex, and many factors can play a role in these types of accidents," said Bond, who is a Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
"A skilled attorney can protect victims from trucking companies, which often send their own investigators to crash sites and possess a variety of resources they can utilize to defend a negligent truck driver.
"Your lawyer can advocate for you by hiring expert witnesses, conducting driver background checks, locating witnesses to the crash, and reviewing applicable insurance coverage, while carefully guiding a victim through the legal process."
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
The family of Marion Mazurek may pursue compensation for damages such as costs associated with the death, loss of income and companionship, and other hardships.
"A death to a family member after an accident is both tragic and devastating to a surviving family. The grief, shock, and anger can be overwhelming," said Bond.
She added, "Aside from the emotional suffering of those left behind, the death of someone close can have devastating financial implications. Loss of income and funeral costs alone can have tragic consequences when a family member is lost."
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