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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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Pontiac teen seriously injured in ATV rollover crash
Jul 7, 2026

Pontiac teen seriously injured in ATV rollover crash

A Pontiac teen was seriously injured Monday evening after being ejected from an ATV during a rollover crash near Murphy Park.

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Crash knocks out Kalamazoo power for thousands
Jul 7, 2026

Crash knocks out Kalamazoo power for thousands

A hit-and-run crash in Kalamazoo knocked out power for thousands of Consumers Energy customers Tuesday morning after a vehicle hit two power poles.

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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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20-year-old Shelby motorcyclist dies after OWI Oceana County crash
Motorcycle Accident Jul 6, 2026

20-year-old Shelby motorcyclist dies after OWI Oceana County crash

A 20-year-old Shelby man died after a two motorcycle crash on Woodrow Road in Oceana County. Deputies said another rider was arrested for OWI.

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Dexter woman seriously injured in Ottawa County semi crash
Commercial Vehicle Accident Jul 6, 2026

Dexter woman seriously injured in Ottawa County semi crash

A 20-year-old Dexter woman was seriously injured Monday morning after her car crossed the center line and hit a semi hauling mulch near Grand Valley State.

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