Lucas Vansprange, 15, killed when struck by car while running across Cascade Road to catch school bus in Cascade Township, Michigan

Forest Hills Central freshman Lucas Vansprange, 15, died Friday morning from injuries sustained being struck by a car while running across a busy road to catch a bus near the Watermark Country Club in the 5000 block of Cascade Road SE, near Spaulding Avenue. The teenager's father was driving a car eastbound on Cascade at around 7:15 a.m. when he pulled into the left-turn lane and stopped to let his son out so that he could walk to a nearby bus stop. The high school freshman then attempted to cross two lanes of traffic when he was struck by a westbound Audi driven by James McCarty, 66. Vansprange was taken to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, where he later died. Authorities are trying to determine if the school bus had its lights flashing at the time. What victims of a Michigan pedestrian accident need to know When someone in Michigan has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, the injuries are often devastating and sometimes fatal. It is crucial for a pedestrian accident victim to learn about their rights and options. And after a fatal accident, family members need to learn what steps to take to preserve a claim and get full compensation for their losses. Since the laws related to Michigan pedestrian accidents are complicated, it is important to speak with an experienced injury attorney. Learn more about pedestrian accidents here.