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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Canoe Falls From Van in Walker
Motorcycle Accident Jun 3, 2026

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Canoe Falls From Van in Walker

Walker police said a motorcyclist was seriously injured after a canoe fell from a van, was struck by another vehicle and hit the motorcycle.

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One Killed, Two Seriously Injured in Eaton County Head-On Crash
Car Accident Jun 3, 2026

One Killed, Two Seriously Injured in Eaton County Head-On Crash

Michigan State Police said one person was killed and two others were seriously injured in a head-on crash on Bishop Highway near Creyts Road.

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Clio Man Accused of Punching Driver and Fleeing Crash Scene"
Hit-and-Run Accident Jun 2, 2026

Clio Man Accused of Punching Driver and Fleeing Crash Scene"

Police said a Clio man allegedly punched another driver, demanded money and tried to leave after a minor crash at New Street and Pine Street.

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Single-Vehicle Crash Reported on Washington Street Near US-41 in Marquette
Car Accident Jun 2, 2026

Single-Vehicle Crash Reported on Washington Street Near US-41 in Marquette

Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on Washington Street near US-41 in Marquette on Tuesday afternoon.

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Jury Selection Set to Begin for Former Warren Officer in Fatal Crash Case
Emergency Vehicle Accident Jun 2, 2026

Jury Selection Set to Begin for Former Warren Officer in Fatal Crash Case

Jury selection was scheduled to begin for former Warren police officer James Burke, who is charged after a high-speed crash that killed Cedric Hayden Jr. and DeJuan Pettis.

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Bear Killed in Ottawa County Crash: What Michigan Drivers Should Know
Car Accident Jun 1, 2026

Bear Killed in Ottawa County Crash: What Michigan Drivers Should Know

A bear was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Coopersville. Michigan animal crashes can still raise No-Fault, vehicle damage, and negligence questions.

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Medical Event Injures Big Rapids Woman in Mecosta County Crash
Car Accident May 29, 2026

Medical Event Injures Big Rapids Woman in Mecosta County Crash

A Big Rapids woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Green Charter Township after deputies said she lost consciousness from a medical condition.

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Semi Crash Causes Nitric Acid Spill on I-94 Near Ann Arbor
Hazardous Materials May 28, 2026

Semi Crash Causes Nitric Acid Spill on I-94 Near Ann Arbor

A semi-truck crash on I-94 near Ann Arbor ruptured a 55-gallon drum of nitric acid, closing lanes for several hours while hazmat crews responded.

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Two MDOT Workers Killed in Ingham County Work Zone Crash on US-127
Work Zone Accident May 27, 2026

Two MDOT Workers Killed in Ingham County Work Zone Crash on US-127

wo MDOT workers from Mason were killed after being struck by an SUV in a work zone on northbound US-127 near Holt Road in Ingham County.

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Heavy Fog Likely Contributed to Montcalm County Motorcycle Crash That Killed Sheridan Man
Motorcycle Accident May 26, 2026

Heavy Fog Likely Contributed to Montcalm County Motorcycle Crash That Killed Sheridan Man

Michigan State Police say heavy fog may have contributed to a fatal motorcycle crash on South Sheridan Road in Montcalm County.

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Suspected Drunk Driving Crash in Cass County Leaves One Hospitalized
Operating While Intoxicated May 26, 2026

Suspected Drunk Driving Crash in Cass County Leaves One Hospitalized

A suspected drunk driving crash at US-12 and Eagle Lake Road in Ontwa Township sent one person to the hospital after a driver failed to yield.

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Two Michigan Ambulance Crashes Reported During Emergency Runs
Emergency Vehicle Accident May 21, 2026

Two Michigan Ambulance Crashes Reported During Emergency Runs

Two Michigan ambulance crashes in Wayland and Allendale raise questions about emergency-vehicle yielding rules, due regard, No-Fault benefits, and liability.

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