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Elkton farmhand dies in Chandler Township crash
Car Accident Aug 17, 2026

Elkton farmhand dies in Chandler Township crash

An Elkton-area farmhand died after a single-vehicle crash on Elkton Road in Chandler Township. The Huron County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

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76-year-old Marquette motorcyclist dies after K.I. Sawyer crash
Motorcycle Accident Aug 14, 2026

76-year-old Marquette motorcyclist dies after K.I. Sawyer crash

A 76-year-old Marquette motorcyclist died after a crash with a passenger car Thursday at 5th Street and Avenue B in K.I. Sawyer, police said.

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Motorcycle rider dies after Southfield Road crash in Lathrup Village
Motorcycle Accident Aug 14, 2026

Motorcycle rider dies after Southfield Road crash in Lathrup Village

A rider died in a Lathrup Village motorcycle crash on Southfield Road. Similar Michigan claims may involve special motorcycle no-fault rules.

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Pedestrian hospitalized after Port Sheldon Township motorcycle crash
Motorcycle Accident Aug 14, 2026

Pedestrian hospitalized after Port Sheldon Township motorcycle crash

A 73-year-old pedestrian was hospitalized after a motorcycle struck him near Lakeshore Drive and Olive Shore Drive in Port Sheldon Township.

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Davison teen critically injured in East Atherton Road e-bike crash
Bicycle Accident Aug 13, 2026

Davison teen critically injured in East Atherton Road e-bike crash

A 14-year-old Davison boy was critically injured after a car struck his e-bike early Thursday on East Atherton Road in Davison Township.

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Vicksburg-area plane crash seriously injures pilot, 13-year-old passenger
Aviation Accident Aug 13, 2026

Vicksburg-area plane crash seriously injures pilot, 13-year-old passenger

A pilot and 13-year-old passenger suffered serious injuries when a small plane crashed near East W Avenue in Kalamazoo County's Vicksburg area.

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Horse caught after truck overturns in Wheatfield Township
Commercial Vehicle Accident Aug 13, 2026

Horse caught after truck overturns in Wheatfield Township

A truck hauling horses tipped over near Williamston and Howell roads in Wheatfield Township, briefly closing both roads as at least one horse escaped.

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US-131 reopens after dump truck rollover injures driver in Grand Rapids
Commercial Vehicle Accident Aug 13, 2026

US-131 reopens after dump truck rollover injures driver in Grand Rapids

US-131 reopened after an asphalt dump truck rollover near Burton Street in Grand Rapids injured the driver and spilled asphalt across the left lanes.

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Two seriously injured in Olive Township fire truck-motorcycle crash
Motorcycle Accident Aug 12, 2026

Two seriously injured in Olive Township fire truck-motorcycle crash

An Olive Township fire truck and motorcycle collided at Tyler Street and 136th Avenue, seriously injuring the motorcycle driver and teenage passenger.

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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in Detroit
Pedestrian Accident Aug 12, 2026

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in Detroit

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run at Plymouth and Evergreen roads in Detroit. Michigan law may allow PIP and wrongful death claims.

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Pedestrian killed on US-41 near Baraga Lakeside Inn
Pedestrian Accident Aug 11, 2026

Pedestrian killed on US-41 near Baraga Lakeside Inn

A 50-year-old L’Anse woman died after a vehicle struck her on US-41 near the Baraga Lakeside Inn in Baraga County. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Pontiac Lake swimmer hospitalized after being struck by boat
Boating Accident Aug 11, 2026

Pontiac Lake swimmer hospitalized after being struck by boat

A 60-year-old Fenton woman was hospitalized after a boat struck her in Pontiac Lake near Walt's Point Marina. The operator remains unidentified.

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