St. Clair County Pedestrian Dies After Pickup Truck Crash
St. Clair County Pedestrian Dies After Pickup Truck Crash—a tragic incident that occurred in China Township, Southeast Michigan—has now claimed the life of 20-year-old Evan Rudich from Cottrellville Township. Authorities confirmed that Rudich passed away from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle on the night of June 20.
According to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, the collision happened around 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Marine City Highway and King Road. Initial accounts suggest that Rudich may have been standing in the roadway when a 2012 Ford F-150 hit him. The driver, an 18-year-old resident of St. Clair, fled the scene initially but was later located by deputies.
In a subsequent statement, the sheriff’s office confirmed that the driver has been found and is currently cooperating with the investigation. No arrests have been made at this time, and the crash remains under active investigation by the St. Clair County Crash Investigation Team.
Rudich was rushed to McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mount Clemens immediately after the crash. Despite emergency efforts, he sadly passed away at the hospital on Monday, just days after the incident.
Pedestrian accidents like this one raise many questions—not just about liability and negligence—but also about the legal rights of victims and their families. At Mihelich & Kavanaugh, PLC, we understand the devastating impact a fatal pedestrian crash can have. As a personal injury law firm deeply rooted in Southeast Michigan, we’re committed to standing by grieving families during their most difficult times.
When a pedestrian is fatally injured in a motor vehicle accident, surviving family members may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim. Compensation in these cases can cover a wide range of damages, including:
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Medical expenses incurred before death
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Funeral and burial costs
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Loss of companionship
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Lost future income and support
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Pain and suffering endured by the victim before passing
We fight to ensure that every responsible party is held accountable and that your family receives the full compensation allowed under Michigan law. Our legal team investigates the circumstances surrounding the crash, works with accident reconstruction experts, and handles communication with insurance companies—so your family can focus on healing.
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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