A Kalamazoo County Car Crash

Last night, a pickup traveling north in the southbound lane struck and killed another driver in a Ford Mustang on US-131 in Plainwell, Michigan – just outside of Kalamazoo County.

The driver of the Mustang was identified as Jaryd Ford, who died at the scene of the accident according to police. The pickup’s driver was Jeremy Smeltzer, from Portage, who died at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo after he was airlifted to the hospital.

A woman, Megan Covey, of Wayland county, suffered injuries that were not life threatening. She was a passenger in the Mustang.

The crash is still under investigation.

While there aren’t a lot of details as to the cause of the accident, this is a terribly tragic event that cost 2 young men their lives. Goodwin & Scieszka would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims.

In an effort to reduce the very injuries we often defend, we remind all Michiganders:

• Never drink and drive
• Give yourself ample time to get from point A to point B
• Drive the speed limit
• Keep off your cell phone

Our personal injury firm has been handling car accident claims for over 30 years. If you’ve been injured, Goodwin & Scieszka is here for you: car accident, truck accident, or motorcycle accident – you may be entitled to a settlement or financial compensation. Even bicyclists and pedestrians have legal rights entitling them to financial awards if they’re injured. Don’t fight alone and don’t wait to get the justice and compensation you deserve.

We have already helped thousands of accident victims collect millions of dollars and we’re ready to help you. Call us anytime, 24 hours a day. We will investigate any auto, car, truck accident claims or motorcycle accident case with no charge or legal fees unless we win money for you. Remember, at Goodwin & Scieszka we fight for you.