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Current local news stories, safety issues, and legal developments explained by Christopher Trainor & Associates for Michigan readers.

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

Jul 9, 2026
William Pearsey Dies After Midland Semi-Truck Crash
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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.

Jul 7, 2026
3 Killed in I-94 Semi Crash Near Dearborn
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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
52-Year-Old Arborist Killed by Falling Branch in Edwardsburg
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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.

Jun 18, 2026
Father Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Canton Township Store
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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.

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

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

May 8, 2026
Taylor Man Charged After 8-Month-Old Dies in M-15 Crash
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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.

Apr 24, 2026
Michigan Wrongful Death Claims: What Families Can Recover
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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.

Mar 30, 2026

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