One driver killed, the other seriously injured, transported to hospital, after a car and SUV collide in Ottawa County.

One person is dead and one person was taken to the hospital after a car and SUV crashed Saturday night in Grand Haven Township. Around 8:15 p.m. Saturday, authorities were called out to Mercury Drive and Robbins Road to a two vehicle crash. Authorities say two drivers, one driving a car and the other driving a SUV, were involved in the crash; one of the drivers was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unknown if either vehicle had passengers. Authorities hoped to have the person who was injured transported via AeroMed, but the weather conditions were too poor for flight. It is unknown if the weather played a factor in the crash. Ottawa County Sheriff deputies continue to investigate the crash. What every family needs to know about wrongful death claims When a person dies as the result of a car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, or other kind of accident, family members must deal with the tragedy as best they can. Many decisions need to be made, and a wrongful death claim needs to be filed. In Michigan, a claim can be filed by certain family members, but there are strict requirements and deadlines that must be met. It is crucial to speak with a Michigan wrongful death attorney to get necessary information and advice.