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Suspected drunk driver faces second-degree murder, other charges in deadly Westland crash
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver faces second-degree murder, other charges in deadly Westland crashWESTLAND, Mich. – A 33-year-old man is facing several charges for his alleged involvement in a fatal crash. Police said Phillipe Ferguson was driving a white Chevy Camaro when he collided with a 49-year-old Romulus woman. The crash happened Tuesday near the intersection of Van Born and Henry Ruff roads, three vehicles total were involved in the crash. READ: Family identifies Romulus woman killed in fiery crash in WestlandAdFerguson faced a judge on Friday and pleaded not guilty. The judge said this is the fourth drinking and driving offense that Ferguson has faced and called him a “menace to society.”READ: Bystanders jump into action in fiery crash that killed Romulus woman
Family identifies Romulus woman killed in fiery crash in Westland
Read full article: Family identifies Romulus woman killed in fiery crash in WestlandWESTLAND, Mich. – The family of a woman who was killed in a fiery crash Tuesday night in Westland has identified her as Shane Ratlif. Ratlif, 49, from Romulus was pronounced dead after three vehicles collided near the intersection of Van Born and Henry Ruff roads. Joy KarpinskThe driver of another vehicle involved in the crash is expected to be arraigned Friday afternoon. UPDATE: Suspected drunk driver faces second-degree murder, other charges in deadly Westland crashA GoFundMe has been set up to help support her family, click here for more information. READ: Bystanders jump into action in fiery crash that killed Romulus womanAdWatch a previous report below
Bystanders jump into action in fiery crash that killed Romulus woman
Read full article: Bystanders jump into action in fiery crash that killed Romulus womanWESTLAND, Mich. – One man who tried helping a woman in a fiery crash Tuesday night in Westland speaks out about the incident. Police said the 49-year-old woman from Romulus was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead after three vehicles collided near the intersection of Van Born and Henry Ruff roads. Alex Forsythe said he was sitting at a red light when he witnessed the crash. Abulawi said he and several drivers ran to pull the woman out and laid her down on the ground away from the fire. Police said the driver of the sports car -- a white Chevy Camero -- sustained minor injures and is facing possible charges.
MSP trooper, Good Samaritans pull father, son from fiery crash on Ann Arbor Road
Read full article: MSP trooper, Good Samaritans pull father, son from fiery crash on Ann Arbor RoadGood Samaritans pulled a man and child from the SUV before it became engulfed in flames Tuesday. Michigan State Police trooper Dan Drewyor was on his way to the MSP Brighton Post Tuesday morning when he saw the jack-knifed semi on Ann Arbor Road. “It was very fortunate things happened the way they did with an as good of an outcome. Thanks to multiple good Samaritans who stepped up to help with the rescue, the trooper and along with several bystanders were able to get everyone out the burning vehicle. “A lot of thanks need to go out to the gentleman that helped me,” Drewyor said.
Police say alcohol could be a factor in fiery crash on I-375
Read full article: Police say alcohol could be a factor in fiery crash on I-375DETROIT Michigan State Police are investigating a fiery crash that happened Saturday night in Detroit. The crash happened at about 11:30 p.m. on northbound I-375, near Monroe Avenue. Police said the driver, a 27-year-old man, lost control of the vehicle and hit a wall and the vehicle caught fire. The driver got out and pulled a 21-year-old woman from the vehicle. Michigan state troopers said they believe speeding and alcohol could be factors in the crash.