Nathan C. Hayden, 21, killed in pedestrian crash with pickup truck on Sand Beach Road in Verona Township, Michigan

A 21-year-old road construction worker died when a pickup hit him at a road work site at 10:38 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, on Sand Beach Road. A preliminary investigation indicates that an eastbound GMC pickup driven by Dale C. Peyerk, 58, hit a flagman.  The victim, Nathan C. Hayden, 21, of Kalkaska later died at the Huron Medical Center.  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 Huron County wrongful death attorney to get necessary information and advice.