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MSP trooper injured after suspected impaired driver hits patrol cars near Flint
Drunk Driving Crash

MSP trooper injured after suspected impaired driver hits patrol cars near Flint

MSP says a suspected impaired driver hit two patrol cars on Dort Highway near Frances Road while troopers were blocking the road for a nearby barn fire.

Jul 5, 2026
3 Killed in I-94 Semi Crash Near Dearborn
Wrongful Death

3 Killed in I-94 Semi Crash Near Dearborn

Michigan State Police said three occupants died after a passenger vehicle hit a semi-truck stopped in flood traffic on eastbound I-94 near Michigan Avenue.

Jul 5, 2026
Three killed in I-94 crash near Michigan Avenue
Wrongful Death

Three killed in I-94 crash near Michigan Avenue

Michigan State Police say three passengers died when a passenger vehicle hit a semi stopped for flooding on eastbound I-94 near Michigan Avenue.

Jul 4, 2026
Alto man killed in Missaukee County ORV hit-and-run crash, police say
Drunk Driving Crash

Alto man killed in Missaukee County ORV hit-and-run crash, police say

A 52-year-old Alto man was killed and another person was seriously injured in a Missaukee County pickup truck / ORV crash tied to an alleged hit-and-run.

Jul 4, 2026
Family disputes Detroit police shooting of teen near Ford Fireworks
Civil Rights

Family disputes Detroit police shooting of teen near Ford Fireworks

Alonzo Lee-Perkins, 18, was shot by a Detroit officer near the Ford Fireworks; his family disputes the police account.

Jul 4, 2026
Coopersville Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Wright Township Bus Crash
Motorcycle Accident

Coopersville Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Wright Township Bus Crash

A 22-year-old Coopersville man was hospitalized in critical condition after a motorcycle and bus crashed at 8th Avenue and Roosevelt Street in Wright Township.

Jul 4, 2026
Multiple crashes including at least one fatal crash close lanes on U.S. 131 and M-6 Wednesday
car accident

Multiple crashes including at least one fatal crash close lanes on U.S. 131 and M-6 Wednesday

A fatal crash on U.S. 131 at M-6 and a separate four-vehicle crash on westbound M-6 closed lanes and ramps Wednesday morning.

Jul 1, 2026
Canton motorcyclist killed in Manchester Township crash
motorcycle accident

Canton motorcyclist killed in Manchester Township crash

Michigan State Police said a motorcyclist was killed after a Buick driver attempted a left turn onto Sharon Road and collided with the motorcycle in Manchester.

Jul 1, 2026
Wayne County Jury Awards $5.2 Million Verdict to Teacher Injured in Collision With City of Detroit Vehicle
Car Accident

Wayne County Jury Awards $5.2 Million Verdict to Teacher Injured in Collision With City of Detroit Vehicle

A Wayne County jury awarded $5.2 million to a Michigan teacher injured when a Detroit Water and Sewerage Department van rear-ended his stopped car.

Jul 1, 2026
Detroit Lyft passengers saw driver drinking in car before rollover crash
drunk driving crash

Detroit Lyft passengers saw driver drinking in car before rollover crash

Two Detroit Lyft passengers said their driver drank liquor before a rollover crash. Learn how Michigan no-fault and rideshare insurance may apply.

Jul 1, 2026
16-year-old hospitalized after Morton Township rollover crash
car accident

16-year-old hospitalized after Morton Township rollover crash

Morton Township crash hospitalizes 16-year-old driver after they fell asleep at the wheel leading to rollover crash on Tuesday, June 30.

Jun 30, 2026

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