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Warren 9 Mile Road Crash Leaves One in Critical Condition
Car Accident Apr 8, 2026

Warren 9 Mile Road Crash Leaves One in Critical Condition

A serious crash on 9 Mile Road between Ryan and Dequindre in Warren left one person in critical condition as police investigated the scene.

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Kent County US-131 Fleeing Driver Tracked by Police Helicopter
Emergency Vehicle Accident Apr 8, 2026

Kent County US-131 Fleeing Driver Tracked by Police Helicopter

A Dodge Charger driver allegedly fled deputies at more than 100 mph on US-131 before a Michigan State Police helicopter tracked him to a garage.

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MSP Trooper Injured After Suspected Drunk Driver Hits I-94 Patrol Car
Drunk Driving Apr 7, 2026

MSP Trooper Injured After Suspected Drunk Driver Hits I-94 Patrol Car

A suspected drunk driver hit a Michigan State Police patrol car on I-94 in Wayne County, injuring a trooper and raising OWI injury issues.

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I-75 Semi-Truck Crash in Berlin Township Seriously Injures Two
Commercial Vehicle Accident Apr 7, 2026

I-75 Semi-Truck Crash in Berlin Township Seriously Injures Two

Two people were seriously injured, one critically, after a tractor-trailer struck a stopped SUV on northbound I-75 in Berlin Township, police said.

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AAA Reverses Inkster Family's $38,000 Frozen-Pipe Denial
Apr 7, 2026

AAA Reverses Inkster Family's $38,000 Frozen-Pipe Denial

AAA reversed an Inkster family's frozen-pipe insurance denial after a dispute over reasonable precautions, showing what homeowners should preserve.

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Metro Detroit Storm Damage Hits Belleville, Van Buren, Monroe
Apr 6, 2026

Metro Detroit Storm Damage Hits Belleville, Van Buren, Monroe

Severe storms damaged homes, trees, and power lines across Belleville, Van Buren Township, and Monroe County, raising insurance-claim concerns.

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AAA Warns Michigan Drivers as Spring Pedestrian Traffic Returns
Pedestrian Accident Apr 2, 2026

AAA Warns Michigan Drivers as Spring Pedestrian Traffic Returns

AAA is urging Michigan drivers to slow down as warmer weather brings more pedestrians, with national pedestrian deaths sharply higher in recent years.

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Hampton Township M-25 Head-On Crash Seriously Injures Two
Car Accident Apr 1, 2026

Hampton Township M-25 Head-On Crash Seriously Injures Two

Two drivers were seriously injured in a head-on crash at M-25 and Farley Road after police said one vehicle crossed the center line in traffic.

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Saginaw Fleeing Suspect Crash Injures Two Police Officers
Car Accident Mar 31, 2026

Saginaw Fleeing Suspect Crash Injures Two Police Officers

Two Saginaw officers were hospitalized after a fleeing driver ran a stop sign, hit their patrol car, and rolled into a North Mason Street home.

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Michigan Wrongful Death Claims: What Families Can Recover
Wrongful Death Mar 30, 2026

Michigan Wrongful Death Claims: What Families Can Recover

Michigan wrongful death claims are filed by the estate's personal representative and may recover specific damages for eligible family members.

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Shelby Township Targets Drivers Passing Stopped School Buses
Bus Accident Mar 27, 2026

Shelby Township Targets Drivers Passing Stopped School Buses

Shelby Township police launched Operation Safe Kids to target drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses, with Michigan penalties at issue.

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Detroit Man Freed After 17 Years for Crime He Did Not Commit
Civil Rights Mar 26, 2026

Detroit Man Freed After 17 Years for Crime He Did Not Commit

Dell Crawford was freed after 17 years in prison after DNA evidence showed he did not commit the Detroit murder he was convicted of in Michigan.

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