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Two Killed in Wrong-Way U.S. 127 Crash in Isabella County
Wrongful Death Jul 12, 2026

Two Killed in Wrong-Way U.S. 127 Crash in Isabella County

Two drivers died in a head-on wrong-way crash on northbound U.S. 127 near East Vernon Road in Isabella County, MSP said.

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Woman killed in Detroit crash at Collingwood and Belleterre streets
Wrongful Death Jul 11, 2026

Woman killed in Detroit crash at Collingwood and Belleterre streets

Detroit police said a speeding driver ran a stop sign at Collingwood and Belleterre, killing a woman in her 40s and injuring a man Friday evening.

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38-Year-Old Houghton Lake Worker Dies After Dead Tree Falls
Wrongful Death Jul 9, 2026

38-Year-Old Houghton Lake Worker Dies After Dead Tree Falls

A 38-year-old automotive technician died near Houghton Lake after a dead tree fell during an effort to free a stuck car in a wooded area.

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William Pearsey Dies After Midland Semi-Truck Crash
Wrongful Death Jul 7, 2026

William Pearsey Dies After Midland Semi-Truck Crash

Retired Dow High teacher William Pearsey died after an SUV and semi-truck crash at East Buttles and State streets in Midland.

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Westland man charged after I-94 crash killed three in Dearborn
Wrongful Death Jul 5, 2026

Westland man charged after I-94 crash killed three in Dearborn

Hilton Dorian Yopp III faces six charges after prosecutors said an alleged intoxicated-driving crash killed three passengers on I-94 in Dearborn.

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52-Year-Old Arborist Killed by Falling Branch in Edwardsburg
Wrongful Death Jun 18, 2026

52-Year-Old Arborist Killed by Falling Branch in Edwardsburg

MIOSHA says a 52-year-old arborist died in Edwardsburg after a branch from an adjacent tree fell and struck the worker in the head.

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Father Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Canton Township Store
Wrongful Death May 8, 2026

Father Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Canton Township Store

A Michigan father was killed and his son injured when a vehicle crashed into a Canton Township market during their morning drive to school.

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Kentwood Hit-and-Run Kills Teen as Police Search for SUV
Wrongful Death May 8, 2026

Kentwood Hit-and-Run Kills Teen as Police Search for SUV

Kentwood police are searching for a dark SUV after a fatal hit-and-run killed a 17-year-old near Eastern Avenue and Hardwick Street SE.

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82-Year-Old Killed While Retrieving Mail in Ottawa County
Wrongful Death May 8, 2026

82-Year-Old Killed While Retrieving Mail in Ottawa County

An 82-year-old Hudsonville man was struck and killed while retrieving mail on Van Buren Street in Georgetown Township, deputies said after the crash.

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Taylor Man Charged After 8-Month-Old Dies in M-15 Crash
Wrongful Death Apr 24, 2026

Taylor Man Charged After 8-Month-Old Dies in M-15 Crash

Adam Hooper faces manslaughter and evidence-tampering charges after an 8-month-old died in an M-15 rear-end crash in Richfield Township.

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Michigan Wrongful Death Claims: What Families Can Recover
Wrongful Death Mar 30, 2026

Michigan Wrongful Death Claims: What Families Can Recover

Michigan wrongful death claims are filed by the estate's personal representative and may recover specific damages for eligible family members.

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