Tyreke Johnson tragically dies in Blackman Township truck accident

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Tyreke Johnson tragically dies in Blackman Township truck accident

BLACKMAN TWP., MI – Two men lost their lives on June 9 when a box truck crashed into a tractor-trailer Monday on Interstate 94 near Jackson.

Authorities said that the box truck struck the rear of the 18-wheeler under the Airport Road overpass in Blackman Township. The collision killed both occupants.

Police identified the driver as a 30-year-old Sterling Heights resident. Tyreke Martez Johnson, age 22, of Warren, died as a passenger in the truck. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

The tractor-trailer was hauling two trailers loaded with gravel. Its driver escaped injury in the crash.

Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety Director Darin McIntosh said the gravel hauler may have slowed due to heavy traffic. The time of day typically brings congested conditions on that stretch of highway.

Police have not determined why the box truck driver failed to stop. An investigation is underway.

The accident closed the highway for about seven hours.


CRASH INVESTIGATION

Candice Bond, an experienced commercial accident attorney, said that in such cases, it is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted promptly to protect the rights of a victim.

“Commercial accidents are often complex, and many factors can play a role in these types of accidents,” said Bond, 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 Tyreke Johnson tragically 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.”


Accident Injury News' national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in commercial trucking accidents. If you or a family member need help, she is available for a free consultation to guide you

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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