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Herbert Stager Killed in Kawkawlin Township M-13 Crash
Motorcycle Accident Jul 9, 2026

Herbert Stager Killed in Kawkawlin Township M-13 Crash

Herbert "Herb" Stager, 53, died after an SUV and his Suzuki motorcycle crashed on M-13 in Kawkawlin Township, according to sheriff's deputies.

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Pedestrian Critically Injured in East Lansing Cement Truck Crash
Pedestrian Accident Jul 9, 2026

Pedestrian Critically Injured in East Lansing Cement Truck Crash

A pedestrian was critically injured after an East Lansing cement truck turned from Abbot Road onto Saginaw Street and hit the person crossing the intersection.

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Nathan Matthews Dies After Van Buren County Traffic Stop
Civil Rights Jul 9, 2026

Nathan Matthews Dies After Van Buren County Traffic Stop

Nathan Matthews, 41, died after a Van Buren County traffic stop and suspected ingestion of unknown substances. Michigan State Police are investigating.

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Two Motorcycle Riders Seriously Injured in Monroe Township Crash
Motorcycle Accident Jul 9, 2026

Two Motorcycle Riders Seriously Injured in Monroe Township Crash

Two motorcycle riders from Taylor were seriously injured after a crash involving a Kia Sportage on East Albain Road in Monroe Township.

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Tammy Morris-Robinson, Robert Robinson and Darron Trevino Named in Wrong-Way I-96 Crash
Car Accident Jul 9, 2026

Tammy Morris-Robinson, Robert Robinson and Darron Trevino Named in Wrong-Way I-96 Crash

Ottawa County deputies identified Tammy Morris-Robinson, Robert Robinson and Darron Trevino after a suspected alcohol-related wrong-way I-96 crash.

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Driver Killed, Passenger Seriously Injured in Oceana County Crash
Car Accident Jul 9, 2026

Driver Killed, Passenger Seriously Injured in Oceana County Crash

Michigan State Police said a 22-year-old driver died and a 40-year-old passenger was seriously injured after a vehicle left South Oceana Drive and hit a utility pole.

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E-Bike Rider Dies After SUV Crash Near Edmore in Montcalm County
Bicycle Accident Jul 9, 2026

E-Bike Rider Dies After SUV Crash Near Edmore in Montcalm County

A 67-year-old Edmore man died after deputies said his e-bike was hit by an SUV on Neff Road near M-46 in Home Township.

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Teen Moped Rider Critically Injured in Detroit Crash at Vassar and Outer Drive
Jul 9, 2026

Teen Moped Rider Critically Injured in Detroit Crash at Vassar and Outer Drive

A Detroit moped crash at Vassar and Outer Drive left a 16-year-old rider in critical condition after police said he went through a stop sign.

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Michigan prisoner asks judge for transfer from Women's Huron Valley amid medical concerns
Civil Rights Jul 8, 2026

Michigan prisoner asks judge for transfer from Women's Huron Valley amid medical concerns

A Michigan prisoner is asking a federal judge to order her transfer from Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, citing worsening medical concerns.

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Earl Peterson Jr. killed in Ionia County crash at Graff and Bradford roads
Car Accident Jul 8, 2026

Earl Peterson Jr. killed in Ionia County crash at Graff and Bradford roads

Earl Peterson Jr., 75-years-old, of Belding, died after a two-vehicle crash at Graff and Bradford roads in Easton Township, deputies said.

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Family of four rescued after SUV crashes into Southfield ravine
Car Accident Jul 8, 2026

Family of four rescued after SUV crashes into Southfield ravine

A family of four was rescued after an SUV went through a guardrail and down a ravine in Southfield. Police say the July 5 crash remains under investigation.

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Garbage truck hits gas line, prompts evacuation at Southfield senior apartment tower
Commercial Vehicle Accident Jul 8, 2026

Garbage truck hits gas line, prompts evacuation at Southfield senior apartment tower

Residents at a Southfield senior living apartment tower were evacuated Wednesday morning after a garbage truck struck a gas line at Highland Towers.

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