Saturday collision happened along Michigan Avenue
September 28, 2024 | Jackson, MI
Police are investigating a crash on Saturday that resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries during a UAW picket line in Jackson.
According to the Jackson Police Department, the driver of a 2006 Ford pickup traveling east on Michigan Avenue lost control and veered off the south side of the roadway near East Avenue. The truck subsequently struck multiple UAW picketers.
Seth Webb lost his life on Saturday when a motorist crashed into a UAW picket line along Michigan Avenue in Jackson.
One of the picketers, 24-year-old Seth Webb, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Two other picketers suffered critical injuries and were hospitalized, while two other injured individuals were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Witnesses reported that the truck driver appeared to be drag-racing another vehicle before the incident. The police have identified the other driver involved.
Investigators believe that the crash was intentional.
The driver of the truck, a 23-year-old man, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, with breath test results exceeding the legal limit. He was arrested and booked into jail.
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
This tragic accident underscores the dangers that pedestrians face every day in this country.
According to data from the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of pedestrian fatalities in the United States has grown substantially faster than all other traffic deaths. An estimated 7,342 pedestrian fatalities occurred in 2021, an increase of 13 percent from the previous year.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond, an experienced pedestrian attorney.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
“It is almost always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian,” said Bond. The family of Seth Webb may be entitled to a wrongful death claim.
“Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of income and companionship, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident,” she added.
Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide a family through this difficult time while protecting their rights.
“Insurance companies often try to pressure victims to settle for a quick payout for far less than the case is worth,” Bond noted. “However, an attorney will vigorously advocate for their client to ensure that they are treated with respect and compensated fairly.”
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