ALCONA COUNTY, Mich. — The Alcona County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle accident that happened May 8 on M-72 in Gustin Township. Officials said the crash involved a Volkswagen Jetta and a Budget Rental cargo truck.
At 1:33 p.m., both vehicles traveled westbound on M-72. The Jetta driver activated her turn signal to turn onto a USFS road. The truck driver attempted to pass the Jetta when the vehicles collided.
Leihla Arnett, 53, suffered injuries in the accident. Emergency personnel transported her to My Michigan Hospital in Alpena for treatment. Officials said her injuries were not life-threatening.
The truck overturned onto its passenger side, skidded along the roadway, caught fire, and came to rest on the south embankment of M-72. The occupants escaped through the driver’s-side window before deputies arrived.
Authorities closed M-72 for approximately four hours while crews extinguished the fire and cleared the scene.
Officials said the truck driver was found at fault and received a citation.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Leihla Arnett injured in Alcona County two-vehicle accident
Incident Location
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people and injure 1.9 million more. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, an experienced attorney and 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.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Leihla Arnett may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Bond said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” she added.
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