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Alto man killed in Missaukee County ORV hit-and-run crash, police say
Operating While Intoxicated Jul 4, 2026

Alto man killed in Missaukee County ORV hit-and-run crash, police say

A 52-year-old Alto man was killed and another person was seriously injured in a Missaukee County pickup truck / ORV crash tied to an alleged hit-and-run.

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Family disputes Detroit police shooting of teen near Ford Fireworks
Civil Rights Jul 4, 2026

Family disputes Detroit police shooting of teen near Ford Fireworks

Alonzo Lee-Perkins, 18, was shot by a Detroit officer near the Ford Fireworks; his family disputes the police account.

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Coopersville Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Wright Township Bus Crash
Motorcycle Accident Jul 4, 2026

Coopersville Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Wright Township Bus Crash

A 22-year-old Coopersville man was hospitalized in critical condition after a motorcycle and bus crashed at 8th Avenue and Roosevelt Street in Wright Township.

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Multiple crashes including at least one fatal crash close lanes on U.S. 131 and M-6 Wednesday
Car Accident Jul 1, 2026

Multiple crashes including at least one fatal crash close lanes on U.S. 131 and M-6 Wednesday

A fatal crash on U.S. 131 at M-6 and a separate four-vehicle crash on westbound M-6 closed lanes and ramps Wednesday morning.

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Canton motorcyclist killed in Manchester Township crash
Motorcycle Accident Jul 1, 2026

Canton motorcyclist killed in Manchester Township crash

Michigan State Police said a motorcyclist was killed after a Buick driver attempted a left turn onto Sharon Road and collided with the motorcycle in Manchester.

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Wayne County Jury Awards $5.2 Million Verdict to Teacher Injured in Collision With City of Detroit Vehicle
Car Accident Jul 1, 2026

Wayne County Jury Awards $5.2 Million Verdict to Teacher Injured in Collision With City of Detroit Vehicle

A Wayne County jury awarded $5.2 million to a Michigan teacher injured when a Detroit Water and Sewerage Department van rear-ended his stopped car.

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Detroit Lyft passengers saw driver drinking in car before rollover crash
Operating While Intoxicated Jul 1, 2026

Detroit Lyft passengers saw driver drinking in car before rollover crash

Two Detroit Lyft passengers said their driver drank liquor before a rollover crash. Learn how Michigan no-fault and rideshare insurance may apply.

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16-year-old hospitalized after Morton Township rollover crash
Car Accident Jun 30, 2026

16-year-old hospitalized after Morton Township rollover crash

Morton Township crash hospitalizes 16-year-old driver after they fell asleep at the wheel leading to rollover crash on Tuesday, June 30.

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Alcohol likely a factor in Flint crash that killed motorcyclist
Motorcycle Accident Jun 30, 2026

Alcohol likely a factor in Flint crash that killed motorcyclist

A Fenton motorcyclist died in a Flint Township crash where police say alcohol or drug impairment and speed may have contributed. Learn Michigan legal options.

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Flint man killed in Richfield Township golf cart crash
Car Accident Jun 30, 2026

Flint man killed in Richfield Township golf cart crash

Flint man dies in golf cart related accident in Richfield Township after hitting pickup truck on West Branch Road on Monday, June 29 around 3:25 p.m.

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Florida man killed in U.S. 23 semi crash in Monroe County
Commercial Vehicle Accident Jun 30, 2026

Florida man killed in U.S. 23 semi crash in Monroe County

A 38-year-old Florida man Paul DeVito died in Monroe County, Michigan on Monday afternoon, June 29, after he rear-ended a tractor trailer.

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Motorcyclist Killed, Minivan Driver Arrested After White Lake Township Crash
Motorcycle Accident Jun 30, 2026

Motorcyclist Killed, Minivan Driver Arrested After White Lake Township Crash

Crash in White Lake leaves one motorcycle driver dead and leads to the arrest of minivan driver who hit him on Monday afternoon, June 29.

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