Escanaba, MI — January 23, 2025, John Wigand and Corrine Wigand were killed following a car that occurred at around 1:20 P.M. on Danforth Rd.
An investigation is underway following a car accident that left two people dead during the afternoon hours of January 23rd. According to official reports, a Dodge pickup pulling a trailer was involved in an accident with a Subaru in the intersection of Danforth Rd. and N. Lincoln Road.
When first responders arrived on the scene they found that two occupants of the Subaru, John Wigand and Corrine Wigand had sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased, while four other people in the crash were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. At this time it remains unknown what caused the accident, as well as the condition of the injured, however this remains an ongoing investigation and more details may be released by authorities in the future.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a serious crash occurs, there are always three key questions that must be answered to ensure a full understanding of what happened. The first is whether the authorities conducted a thorough investigation. While law enforcement plays a crucial role in documenting crash scenes, the reality is that the depth of their investigations can vary. Did they take the time to reconstruct the accident? Were witness statements collected? Did they consider all possible contributing factors, such as road conditions, vehicle speeds, or traffic signal timing? Without a comprehensive review, critical details can be overlooked.
The next question is whether anyone has examined the possibility of a vehicle defect. Many people assume that crashes are the result of driver error, but mechanical failures can and do play a role. Braking malfunctions, steering issues, and trailer stability problems are all potential factors in a crash like this. Unfortunately, identifying these issues requires specialized forensic analysis, and unless someone steps in to conduct that examination, this avenue often goes unexplored. Ensuring that all relevant evidence is properly reviewed is essential to ruling out—or confirming—this possibility.
The final question is whether all available electronic data has been collected. Modern vehicles record significant amounts of information, including speed, braking, and steering inputs in the moments before impact. Additionally, surveillance cameras, dash cams, and even cell phone data could provide crucial context about what happened. Without securing this evidence quickly, valuable information could be lost.
Crashes like this leave families with difficult questions, and they deserve real answers. Ensuring that these three areas are fully investigated isn’t just about understanding what happened—it’s about making sure that all relevant factors are considered, so those affected have the clarity they need.
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