32-Year-Old Woman Charged in Metro Detroit Hit-and-Run
32-Year-Old Woman Charged in Metro Detroit Hit-and-Run after an individual reported to Eastpointe, Michigan, police that they were struck by a pickup truck, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. The incident, which allegedly occurred on January 13, has resulted in serious criminal charges and highlights the severe consequences of leaving the scene of an accident.
Details of the Alleged Hit-and-Run
Prosecutors say responding officers found the victim lying in the roadway with serious head and chest injuries. Emergency medical personnel transported the individual to receive urgent care, and police immediately began investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
According to the prosecutor’s office, an officer had conducted a traffic stop involving the same pickup truck just minutes before the collision was reported. Investigators later determined the vehicle allegedly sustained front-end damage after that initial stop, damage believed to be consistent with striking a pedestrian.
Authorities allege the driver, a 32-year-old woman from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, was operating the pickup when it hit the individual and then left the scene without stopping to provide aid or notify authorities. Court records show she is charged with one count of failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in serious impairment or death and one count of failure to report an accident.
Criminal Charges and Legal Consequences
Under Michigan law, leaving the scene of a crash involving serious injury is considered a felony offense. Prosecutors pursue these cases aggressively because hit-and-run incidents often worsen victims’ injuries and delay critical medical treatment. If convicted, the accused could face significant penalties, including potential prison time, fines, and long-term legal consequences.
Compensation at Stake for Hit-and-Run Victims
Beyond the criminal case, hit-and-run accidents frequently leave victims facing extensive financial and personal losses. Victims may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses such as emergency treatment, hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, and future care.
Additional damages may include lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life. In serious cases, long-term disability and ongoing medical needs can significantly increase the value of a claim.
How Mihelich & Kavanaugh, PLC Can Help
At Mihelich & Kavanaugh, PLC, we understand the lasting impact a hit-and-run accident can have on victims and their families. We help clients pursue compensation through all available legal avenues, including no-fault insurance benefits, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, and third-party liability claims when applicable.
Our team handles negotiations with insurance companies, gathers critical evidence, and builds strong cases designed to reflect the full extent of our clients’ injuries.
While criminal proceedings focus on punishment, we focus on recovery. Our goal is to hold negligent drivers accountable and help victims secure the compensation they need to rebuild their lives after a serious hit-and-run accident.
Call us for a free and confidential case evaluation. We are available by phone, text, and online chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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