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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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Passenger taken to hospital after California Township rollover crash
Car Accident Aug 11, 2026

Passenger taken to hospital after California Township rollover crash

A passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle rollover crash at South Fremont and Southern roads in California Township.

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Power restored after hit-and-run damages pole in Kalamazoo
Car Accident Aug 11, 2026

Power restored after hit-and-run damages pole in Kalamazoo

Power was restored after a Kalamazoo hit-and-run damaged a utility pole near North Park and West Paterson streets, affecting about 20 customers.

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Pedestrian critically injured in Flint hit-and-run
Pedestrian Accident Aug 10, 2026

Pedestrian critically injured in Flint hit-and-run

A pedestrian was critically injured in a Flint hit-and-run early Sunday on James P. Cole Boulevard. A gray 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is sought.

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Holland motorcyclist critically injured in US-31 crash
Motorcycle Accident Aug 10, 2026

Holland motorcyclist critically injured in US-31 crash

A 73-year-old Holland motorcyclist suffered critical injuries in a US-31 crash involving a pickup truck in Grand Haven Township on Aug. 8.

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Dirt bike rider seriously injured in Dorr Township SUV crash
Bicycle Accident Aug 10, 2026

Dirt bike rider seriously injured in Dorr Township SUV crash

A dirt bike rider was hospitalized with serious injuries after an SUV collision at 14th Street and 144th Avenue in Dorr Township Friday evening.

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Pedestrian killed near Grand River Avenue and Third Street in Detroit
Pedestrian Accident Aug 10, 2026

Pedestrian killed near Grand River Avenue and Third Street in Detroit

A man in his 30s was killed in a pedestrian crash near Grand River Avenue and Third Street in Detroit. The driver was arrested afterward.

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Kalamazoo bicyclist taken to hospital after crash
Bicycle Accident Aug 7, 2026

Kalamazoo bicyclist taken to hospital after crash

A bicyclist was taken to a hospital after a crash at East Main Street and East Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo. Part of East Michigan Avenue was closed.

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