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1 killed, 1 hurt when pickup crosses center line, crashes head-on into semi in Monroe County
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 hurt when pickup crosses center line, crashes head-on into semi in Monroe CountyOne driver was killed and another was injured when a pickup truck crossed the center line of a road in Monroe County and crashed head-on into a semi, police said.
Man breaks into vending machine at I-275 rest area in Monroe County, police say
Read full article: Man breaks into vending machine at I-275 rest area in Monroe County, police sayASH TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A man waited for the entire I-275 rest stop in Monroe County to empty out before breaking into the vending machine and stealing all the money inside, police said. Michigan State Police troopers were called around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 26 to the rest stop in Ash Township. They found the vending machine had been broken into and damaged. Police said the man sat at the rest stop and waited for it to be unoccupied before breaking into the machine. Anyone who recognizes the man or has any information about the case is asked to call Michigan State Police at 734-242-3500.
Vigil held for brain-dead boy as Metro Detroit mother fights to keep him on life support
Read full article: Vigil held for brain-dead boy as Metro Detroit mother fights to keep him on life supportANN ARBOR, Mich. - A vigil was held Thursday for a brain-dead Ash Township boy as news came that the hospital would wait another week before taking him off life support. Bobby Reyes, 14, of Ash Township, was hospitalized at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor after a severe asthma attack in September. His mother, Sarah Jones, successfully fought to stop the hospital from taking her son off life support when doctors declared him brain-dead. Reyes was supposed to be taken off life support Friday, but the hospital has agreed to give the family another week as they search for a facility he can be transferred to. Michigan Medicine released the following statement Thursday afternoon:"Families facing situations involving determination of brain death face unfathomable heartbreak.
Michigan boy to be taken off life support as mother fights to keep him alive
Read full article: Michigan boy to be taken off life support as mother fights to keep him aliveANN ARBOR, Mich. - A local mother who is fighting to keep her son alive said life support will be removed Friday. His mother, Sarah Jones, successfully fought to stop the hospital from taking her son off life support when doctors declared him brain-dead. Her attorney is looking to file an injunction in hopes of keeping Reyes on life support while they try to find another facility willing to take him in. Michigan Medicine released the following statement Thursday afternoon:"Families facing situations involving determination of brain death face unfathomable heartbreak. If extensive testing shows there is irreversible cessation of all brain functions, including the brain stem, continuing medical interventions is inappropriate and violates the professional standards of Michigan Medicine.
Downriver mother fights to keep child on life support; facility rejects transfer
Read full article: Downriver mother fights to keep child on life support; facility rejects transferANN ARBOR, Mich. - It's been a heartbreaking few weeks for an Ash Township family. Bobby Reyes, 14, was hospitalized at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor after a severe asthma attack in September. His mother, Sarah Jones, successfully fought to stop the hospital from taking her son off life support when doctors declared him brain-dead. The facility specializes in long-term post-acute, medically complex care services to patients who are recovering from serious illnesses or injuries and require additional critical care services for their conditions. Her attorney is looking to file an injunction in hopes of keeping Reyes on life support while they try to find another facility willing to take him in.
Metro Detroit mother fighting to keep son on life support after doctors tell her he's brain dead
Read full article: Metro Detroit mother fighting to keep son on life support after doctors tell her he's brain deadANN ARBOR, Mich. - A Metro Detroit mother is fighting to keep her son on life support after doctors told her he is brain dead. Doctors told Sarah Jones that after one more test confirms a lack of viable brain activity, her son will be removed from life support Friday morning. She is seeking a legal injunction to stop the hospital from taking Bobby off life support. A Facebook group that supports keeping Bobby on life support has been created. "And, our care teams work hard providing families with extensive support when their children's health continues to worsen despite treatment."