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Union City woman dies in Branch County ATV crash
Operating While Intoxicated Aug 17, 2026

Union City woman dies in Branch County ATV crash

A 26-year-old Union City woman died after an ATV crash on Sullivan Road in Branch County, Michigan. State police said the investigation is ongoing.

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Genesee County wrong way driver arrested after expressway stop
Operating While Intoxicated Jul 28, 2026

Genesee County wrong way driver arrested after expressway stop

A 28-year-old Davison man was arrested after a wrong-way expressway stop in Genesee County and a reported 0.26 preliminary breath test reading early Monday.

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One person dies in Menominee Township UTV crash
Operating While Intoxicated Jul 23, 2026

One person dies in Menominee Township UTV crash

One person died in a single-vehicle UTV crash in Menominee Township. Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors as the investigation continues.

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Suspected impaired driver rear-ends MSP patrol car in Bridgeport Township
Operating While Intoxicated Jul 15, 2026

Suspected impaired driver rear-ends MSP patrol car in Bridgeport Township

Police say a 71-year-old Saginaw man rear-ended an MSP patrol car stopped at a red light on Dixie Highway in Bridgeport Township. No one was hurt.

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Aaron Peterson Charged After Fatal Bay Mills Township Crash
Operating While Intoxicated Jul 14, 2026

Aaron Peterson Charged After Fatal Bay Mills Township Crash

Aaron Peterson faces charges after police said a head-on crash on West Lakeshore Drive in Bay Mills Township killed a 62-year-old woman.

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MSP trooper injured after suspected impaired driver hits patrol cars near Flint
Operating While Intoxicated Jul 5, 2026

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.

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Alto man killed in Missaukee County ORV hit-and-run crash, police say
Operating While Intoxicated Jul 4, 2026

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.

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Detroit Lyft passengers saw driver drinking in car before rollover crash
Operating While Intoxicated Jul 1, 2026

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.

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Schoolcraft County crash involving alcohol kills one dirt bike rider
Operating While Intoxicated Jun 22, 2026

Schoolcraft County crash involving alcohol kills one dirt bike rider

Crash between a dirt bike and a parked car involving alcohol killed 33-year-old bike rider from Germfask Township.

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Brian Nowicki charged in M-46 crash that killed two teens
Operating While Intoxicated Jun 19, 2026

Brian Nowicki charged in M-46 crash that killed two teens

Brian Nowicki faces OWI causing death and suspended-license charges after the M-46 crash that killed two 17-year-olds.

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Charges filed for death of e-bike rider Dana Quigley in Arenac County
Operating While Intoxicated Jun 16, 2026

Charges filed for death of e-bike rider Dana Quigley in Arenac County

Crash between e-bike and car killed e-bike rider Dana Quigley on May 17, charges for driver filed June 16.

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