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Northbound I-75 at Davison Freeway reopens after loose tire causes deadly crash
Read full article: Northbound I-75 at Davison Freeway reopens after loose tire causes deadly crashNorthbound I-75 at Davison Freeway reopened Thursday night after being closed while police investigated a crash caused by a tire that came loose, crossed a median wall, and struck a pickup truck.
Morning 4: Parents of Oxford shooter ask state Supreme Court to keep them from trial -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Parents of Oxford shooter ask state Supreme Court to keep them from trial -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Neighbors fed up as illegal dump site turns into unavoidable eyesore on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Neighbors fed up as illegal dump site turns into unavoidable eyesore on Detroit’s west sideEverything from old tires to abandoned boats has been dumped at the Linwood and Doris streets site, not too far from the Lodge and the Davison freeways.
Domestic violence survivor’s dream put on hold as thieves create unnecessary obstacles
Read full article: Domestic violence survivor’s dream put on hold as thieves create unnecessary obstaclesA survivor of domestic violence invested thousands of dollars in creating a safe space for families. Recently thieves ransacked the property and continuously stole from the home.
1 killed when driver tries to change lanes in Highland Park, sideswipes victim’s vehicle
Read full article: 1 killed when driver tries to change lanes in Highland Park, sideswipes victim’s vehicleOne person was killed overnight when a driver tried to change lanes on the freeway in Highland Park and sideswiped the victim’s vehicle, causing it to crash into the concrete barrier and roll over several times, police said.
Man rushed to hospital after being shot near I-75 and Davison Freeway in Highland Park
Read full article: Man rushed to hospital after being shot near I-75 and Davison Freeway in Highland ParkPolice said a man has been rushed to a hospital in serious condition after being shot while driving in Highland Park.
State police: Man says he was shot while driving on Davison Freeway near Woodward
Read full article: State police: Man says he was shot while driving on Davison Freeway near WoodwardA 23-year-old man was treated for a gunshot wound to his back that he said he suffered while driving on Davison Freeway near Woodward Avenue on Wednesday night.
Highland Park Police Department relocated due to flooding, State of Emergency declared
Read full article: Highland Park Police Department relocated due to flooding, State of Emergency declaredA State of Emergency was declared Saturday by Highland Park mayor Hubert Yopp after multiple roads, businesses and homes were flooded.
Detroit police seek suspected gunman in shooting on city’s west side
Read full article: Detroit police seek suspected gunman in shooting on city’s west sideThe investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1040 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
12 bridges along I-75 between Davison Freeway and 7 Mile Road to undergo repairs
Read full article: 12 bridges along I-75 between Davison Freeway and 7 Mile Road to undergo repairsDETROIT – The big I-75 Modernization project has made traffic slowdowns the norm along parts of the freeway, even with far fewer people commuting to work. “Since we are still working on the modernization project section between 8 Mile and I-696. The project takes place between the Davison Freeway and 7 Mile Road and includes heavy-duty repairs on 12 bridges. We’ll have the modernization project south of I-696 completed,” Morosi said. AdIn the meantime, travel on I-75 between the Davison Freeway to 13 Mile will be slow, with only two lanes open in each direction.
1 killed, 3 injured when shots fired into car on Detroit’s west side, police say
Read full article: 1 killed, 3 injured when shots fired into car on Detroit’s west side, police sayDETROIT – One man was killed and three others were injured Monday when shots were fired into a car on Detroit’s west side, police said. The shooting happened around 10:50 p.m. Monday (March 22) in the area of the Davison Freeway and Woodrow Wilson Street, according to authorities. Officials said four men were inside a red Chevrolet Camaro heading east on West Davison Freeway when a black Tahoe pulled up alongside them. Shots were fired from the Tahoe into the Camaro, and all four men were struck, police said. Police said the driver of the Camaro was killed in the shooting.
Detroit police seek suspect in assault with motor vehicle
Read full article: Detroit police seek suspect in assault with motor vehiclePolice are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection to an assault with a motor on March 7, 2021. DETROIT – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a person wanted in connection to a March 7 assault on Detroit’s west side. Police said when the victim refused to give the suspect money, they became angered and entered a black Ford Focus and struck the white BMW. Police said the victim exited he vehicle to check for damage and the suspect struck him with the Focus and fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department 313-596-1040 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
Woodhaven business raises money for family after mother dies shielding sons from car crash
Read full article: Woodhaven business raises money for family after mother dies shielding sons from car crashWOODHAVEN, Mich. – Friends and family members gathered Sunday to honor Hillarie Galazka, a 29-year-old mother who lost her life protecting her sons. Her family said she was killed shielding her twin boys during a crash on I-96, near Davison. She went sideways where the twins went forward,” Kelley said. “These little boys witnessed their mother die in front of them. She shielded her little boy’s so they could survive,” said owner Jade Pham.
This Detroit-area freeway was the first of its kind in America
Read full article: This Detroit-area freeway was the first of its kind in AmericaMaybe you drive the Davison Freeway every day. The Davison Freeway, which runs east-west between M-10 and Interstate 75, was the first urban freeway constructed in America. In 1914, the area was incorporated into a 2.9 square mile city called Highland Park, which exists within the boundaries of the City of Detroit. Because of heavy traffic, the Highland Park Council approved a proposal to replace the road with a six-lane freeway and construction began in 1941. Avenue turns to Davison Freeway -- history is madeIn 1942, the freeway was opened without a dedication ceremony and thus the first urban, below grade freeway in the United States was born.
Highland Park reserve officer pulled over by fake Michigan State Police trooper
Read full article: Highland Park reserve officer pulled over by fake Michigan State Police trooperDETROIT – Michigan State Police are investigating after a man impersonated an MSP trooper. Witnesses described him as a white man wearing a black uniform and driving a black Dodge Charger with red/blue lights. A fake police officer pulled over a Highland Park reserve officer on Saturday around 7 p.m. That officer said he knew immediately that something was wrong with the situation. Highland Park Reserve Officer Dares Bryant was on I-96 near the Davison Freeway, heading to the police station for the overnight shift. The fake officer drove an all-black Charger with illegal police lights and a siren.
Michigan State Police warn of potential fake police officer initiating traffic stops
Read full article: Michigan State Police warn of potential fake police officer initiating traffic stopsDETROIT – Michigan State Police are asking Metro Detroit residents to be vigilant regarding a white man impersonating an MSP trooper. According to authorities, MSP received reports of a possible police impersonator pulling people Saturday night over near the intersection of I-96 and Davison Freeway. Witnesses described described him as a white man wearing a black uniform and driving a black Dodge Charger with red/blue lights. Who are you?’: Mike Bouchard pulls over man posing as a copPolice said this man identified himself as a Michigan State Police Trooper but the MSP does not use unmarked cars to conduct traffic stops. More: Metro Detroit crime news
Detroit police seek missing 64-year-old man last seen Friday
Read full article: Detroit police seek missing 64-year-old man last seen FridayDETROIT – Police are looking for Larry Sawyer, a 64-year-old man who was last seen Friday. According to authorities, he was last seen walking to a corner store at the intersection of Fullerton Avenue and Linwood Street, a few blocks south of the Davison Freeway. Sawyer wears glasses and has “Larry” tattooed on his right forearm. He was last seen wearing a navy-blue jacket, black pants and black shoes. Anyone who has seen Larry Sawyer or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1040 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
I-75 to close this weekend between I-94, Davison Freeway while crews work on replacing overpass
Read full article: I-75 to close this weekend between I-94, Davison Freeway while crews work on replacing overpassDETROIT – Both directions of I-75 will be closed this weekend between I-94 and the Davison Freeway while crews work on replacing the Milwaukee Avenue overpass above I-75 in Detroit. The posted detour for northbound I-75 follows westbound I-94, northbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway), and eastbound M-8 back to northbound I-75. Southbound I-75 traffic will use westbound M-8 to southbound M-10, back to southbound I-75. The following ramps will close starting 8 p.m. on Friday:Eastbound and westbound M-8 to southbound I-75Holbrook Avenue to southbound I-75Clay Street to southbound I-75Eastbound and westbound I-94 to northbound I-75Warren Avenue to northbound I-75. Crews will be installing bridge beams, which requires a weekend closure of I-75 between I-94 and M-8 starting 9 p.m. on Friday.
Driver ejected as vehicle drives off overpass onto Davison Freeway service drive
Read full article: Driver ejected as vehicle drives off overpass onto Davison Freeway service driveDETROIT – Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a fatal crash that happened Sunday on the eastbound ramp from the Davison Freeway to I-75. Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle just after 5 p.m. and struck the right wall, causing the vehicle to go over the overpass and land on the Davison Freeway service drive to I-75. Police said the driver was ejected as the vehicle went off the overpass. The driver, a 25-year-old man from Detroit, was pronounced dead at the scene. The ramp from eastbound Davison Freeway to I-75 and the service drive were closed for several hours during the investigation but have since reopened.
Police: Road rage leads to shots fired on Davison Freeway
Read full article: Police: Road rage leads to shots fired on Davison FreewayPolice: Road rage leads to shots fired on Davison FreewayPublished: August 21, 2020, 6:41 amPolice said a case of road rage on the Davison Freeway led to shots being fired.
Police: Road rage leads to shots fired on Davison Freeway
Read full article: Police: Road rage leads to shots fired on Davison FreewayHIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – Police said a case of road rage on the Davison Freeway led to shots being fired. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday on the right shouder of the westbound lanes near Hamilton Avenue. Michigan State Police shut down westbound lanes of the Davison Freeway from I-75 to The Lodge for most of the night to search for evidence. The shooting is still under investigation. READ: More local crime reports
Road work to briefly close lanes on I-75 in Detroit
Read full article: Road work to briefly close lanes on I-75 in DetroitDETROIT – Some northbound and southbound lanes on I-75 will close this week in Detroit for road work and repairs. Three southbound lanes will be closed on I-75 between Davison Freeway and I-94 beginning 8 p.m. Wednesday through 5 a.m. Thursday. MDOT crews will be working on the Milwaukee Avenue overpass, weather permitting. The right lane of northbound I-75 will be closed at Livernois Road from 9 a.m. to noon and at Coolidge Highway from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday. MDOT crews will be repairing guardrails, weather permitting.
Shooting reported on Lodge Freeway near Davison in Detroit
Read full article: Shooting reported on Lodge Freeway near Davison in DetroitDETROIT – No one was injured following a reported shooting Tuesday night on the Lodge Freeway near Davison in Detroit. Michigan State Police troopers responded to the shooting at about 9:45 p.m. and said the incident occurred after a confrontation between drivers. An on-scene investigation indicated that the suspect drove next to the victim, resulting in the altercation. The victim then reportedly saw a handgun and heard a “pop” sound. Police said at least one round struck the victim’s vehicle.
Lodge Freeway shut down at Davison in Wayne County due to flooding
Read full article: Lodge Freeway shut down at Davison in Wayne County due to floodingDETROIT – The Lodge Freeway has been shut down at Davison Freeway in Wayne County due to flooding, officials said. Michigan Department of Transportation officials say the southbound lanes are affected. It’s unclear when the freeway will reopen. A flash flood warning was issued for Wayne County around 2:50 p.m. Wednesday. It expired at 3:45 p.m.
2 children critically hurt in collision on Detroit’s west side, police seek man, woman who fled on foot
Read full article: 2 children critically hurt in collision on Detroit’s west side, police seek man, woman who fled on footDETROIT – A 3-vehicle-collision on Detroit’s west side sent two children to the hospital in critical condition Sunday. Police aren’t sure who is responsible yet, but they are looking for a man and woman who were driving a white Chevrolet Corvette who fled from the scene on foot. Police said a red Dodge had a mother, father and their two children inside. The father sustained minor injuries, but the mother and two children were rushed to hospital. The mother is expected to be OK.A 54-year-old man was the only occupant of the third vehicle.
Girlfriend of one of men found dead in Highland Park home wanted police to force entry
Read full article: Girlfriend of one of men found dead in Highland Park home wanted police to force entryHIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – The girlfriend of one of the men found dead in a Highland Park home wanted police to force entry into the building the previous day when nobody answered the door, officials said. Officials said the girlfriend of one of those men went to the home Saturday and called police when she couldn’t get in contact with anyone. When nobody answered, the girlfriend wanted police to force their way into the home, but there was nothing unusual or illegal going on, so authorities called the landlord. They found the two men dead upstairs, according to authorities. Highland Park officials can’t officially name a cause of death, but someone removing items from the house Monday said there was a heavy smell of exhaust fumes still inside.
Police: 2 men found dead inside Highland Park home day after not answering door
Read full article: Police: 2 men found dead inside Highland Park home day after not answering doorHIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – Police are investigating after two men were found dead Sunday inside a home in Highland Park. The men had run a chord up to the second floor, where the men were found, according to authorities. Police said the girlfriend of one of the men inside the home arrived Saturday and couldn’t get an answer at the door. The girlfriend wanted police to force their way into the house to check on the men, officials said. One day later, police did a wellness check and found the men dead inside the home, officials said.
Bullet smashes through windshield of Detroit EMS vehicle just before midnight of new year
Read full article: Bullet smashes through windshield of Detroit EMS vehicle just before midnight of new yearDETROIT – A bullet smashed through the windshield of a Detroit EMS vehicle just minutes before the new year officially began, police said. The EMS was on a run around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday in the area of I-96 and the Davison Freeway when the bullet struck the upper left portion of the windshield, according to authorities. It is believed to be a bullet from celebratory gunfire coming back down. “There is no place in the city of Detroit for celebratory gunfire," said Detroit police chief James Craig. The windshield of an EMS vehicle that was struck by a bullet Dec. 31, 2019.
MSP troopers find loaded pistol hidden under pile of clothes during traffic stop on Davison Freeway
Read full article: MSP troopers find loaded pistol hidden under pile of clothes during traffic stop on Davison FreewayDETROIT – Michigan State Police troopers found a loaded pistol hidden under a pile of clothes in a vehicle during a traffic stop Tuesday on the Davison Freeway. Police said the driver, a 22-year-old Pontiac man, did not have a concealed pistol license. Michigan law states that guns can only be transported in vehicles by non-CPL holders if the weapon is unloaded and in a case in the trunk or in an area not readily accessible to passengers if the vehicle does not have a trunk. The vehicle, which was unregistered, was stopped for multiple traffic violations, police said. The driver was taken into custody without incident.
Are you out of your mind? -- Drunk driver nearly strikes MSP cruiser on the Davison, police say
Read full article: Are you out of your mind? -- Drunk driver nearly strikes MSP cruiser on the Davison, police sayDETROIT A drunk driver almost struck a Michigan State Police cruiser Saturday on the Davison Freeway, police said. According to MSP, multiple troopers were in cars blocking off the the westbound lanes of the Davison Freeway due to an investigation into a collision. The trooper moved his vehicle out of the way when he saw the car approaching at a high rate of speed. After attempting to pull the driver over before it reached the investigation on the road, police used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle. Police said the driver, a 37-year-old woman, was taken into custody for operating while intoxicated.
Saturday night storms cause power outages, leave Southbound Lodge at Davison closed
Read full article: Saturday night storms cause power outages, leave Southbound Lodge at Davison closedDETROIT - The Southbound Lodge at the Davison Freeway is closed due to flooding from Saturday night's heavy rainfall. Traffic is exiting on the eastbound exit of the Davison Freeway as a result. Several traffic-related spinouts have been reported in addition to orange traffic barrels blowing across the Lodge Freeway on Sunday. Power outagesAbout 25,000 storm related outages have been reported across metro Detroit. DTE crews are working to restore power to customers.
This Detroit-area freeway was the first of its kind in America
Read full article: This Detroit-area freeway was the first of its kind in AmericaMaybe you drive the Davison Freeway every day. The Davison Freeway, which runs east-west between M-10 and Interstate 75, was the first urban freeway constructed in America. In 1914, the area was incorporated into a 2.9 square mile city called Highland Park, which exists within the boundaries of the City of Detroit. Because of heavy traffic, the Highland Park Council approved a proposal to replace the road with a six-lane freeway and construction began in 1941. Avenue turns to Davison Freeway -- history is madeIn 1942, the freeway was opened without a dedication ceremony and thus the first urban, below grade freeway in the United States was born.
This Detroit-area freeway was the first of its kind in America
Read full article: This Detroit-area freeway was the first of its kind in AmericaMaybe you drive the Davison Freeway every day. The Davison Freeway, which runs east-west between M-10 and Interstate 75, was the first urban freeway constructed in America. Avenue turns to Davison Freeway -- history is madeIn 1942, the freeway was opened without a dedication ceremony and thus the first urban, below grade freeway in the United States was born. Chatter 25 best Michigan school districts : Niche released their 2020 best school rankings, looking at the top schools and top districts in every state. : Niche released their 2020 best school rankings, looking at the top schools and top districts in every state.
Drivers dies after crashing into wall along Davison Freeway
Read full article: Drivers dies after crashing into wall along Davison FreewayDETROIT - Michigan State Police were dispatched to westbound Davison Freeway and southbound I-75 at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday in response to a crash that resulted in the drivers death, according to tweets from the state police. The female driver lost control of her car before crashing into a wall, officials said. The ramp was reopened at 11:15 p.m. after being closed following the accident. An investigation is waiting on autopsy results, state police said. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Bringing the community together through art and history
Read full article: Bringing the community together through art and historyThis article is sponsored by Wayne County Community College District. Have you seen the murals on Dequindre Road between the Davison Freeway and 6 Mile Road? Now, the Village highlights your favorite historical places and brands in Detroit. Shirley Burch, the police commissioner of District 3, brought artists and community leaders together to create something for generations to come to enjoy and learn the history of the city. The group is looking forward to creating more murals reaching across the Detroit border into Highland Park.