Zachary Leighton Gray, 16, died after being hit by driver on 54th St. in Wyoming, MI

Police are investigating after a driver hit and killed a teenager Friday night. The accident occured just before 9:30 p.m. on 54th Street at Division Avenue. Police claim the victim didn’t use the crosswalk and crossed the road in front of a pick-up truck that was driving westbound on 54th Street. The victim was sent to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead. 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 fatal accident attorney to get necessary information and advice.