Army veteran Shawn O'Hearn, 24, killed when hit-and-run driver strikes him on South Gera Road near Frankenmuth, Michigan

Just after midnight Sunday near Frankenmuth, a 24-year-old army veteran from Millington identified as Shawn O'Hearn jumped out of a vehicle on South Gera Road. According to Michigan State Police, the driver of that vehicle apparently turned around and tried to coax O'Hearn back into the car, but before he could do that he was struck and killed by another vehicle that fled the scene. The circumstances surrounding the accident remain uncertain.

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 wrongful death attorney to get necessary information and advice.