Demetrius Dupree Harris, 30, killed in pickup truck crash into tree off of I-75 in Birch Run Township, Michigan

Demetrius Dupree Harris, 30, of Saginaw was hauling scrap in a pickup with a trailer when his vehicle exited the roadway and hit a tree around 9:30 a.m. January 9 on southbound I-75. The roadway was icy at the time of the crash. The funeral for Harris is pending. 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 lawyer to get necessary information and advice.