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Police: 50-year-old woman struck, killed by driver in Royal Oak after falling out of wheelchair
Read full article: Police: 50-year-old woman struck, killed by driver in Royal Oak after falling out of wheelchairPolice are investigating a fatal crash that happened Monday afternoon where a woman in a wheelchair was hit by a vehicle.
Elderly woman in custody after Oak Park woman killed in hit-and-run crash, police say
Read full article: Elderly woman in custody after Oak Park woman killed in hit-and-run crash, police sayAn elderly woman is in custody after a 59-year-old Oak Park woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash, according to police.
Troy man shoots wife, kills daughter before shooting himself as officers approach, police say
Read full article: Troy man shoots wife, kills daughter before shooting himself as officers approach, police sayA Troy man shot his wife and killed his daughter inside a condo before fatally shooting himself as police approached his vehicle, officials said.
Woman, man break into 4 cars while owners were at fitness class in Berkley, police say
Read full article: Woman, man break into 4 cars while owners were at fitness class in Berkley, police sayA woman and a man have been arrested after they broke into four cars while the owners were at a fitness class in Berkley, officials said.
Internet crowdfunding keeps many Michigan restaurants afloat amid pandemic
Read full article: Internet crowdfunding keeps many Michigan restaurants afloat amid pandemicREAD: Michigan restaurants prepare to reopen indoor dining Feb. 1Some restaurants mean more to their local communities than just a breakfast special or ice cream on a hot summer day. The place opened in 2002 and may not make it to 2022, but owner Dave McManaman said a fundraiser gives him some hope. Ray’s Ice Cream, off Coolidge Highway in Royal Oak, is a generational business that’s been around for 60 years. AdMore information on Ray’s Ice Cream can be found on its official website or its official Facebook page here. More information on Dave & Amy’s can be found on its official website or its official Facebook page here.
I-75 modernization project: Northbound single-lane closures in Oakland County to begin Friday
Read full article: I-75 modernization project: Northbound single-lane closures in Oakland County to begin FridayOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Crews working on segment two of the I-75 modernization project in Oakland County will start working to remove a temporary barrier wall on the northbound side of the freeway. By early October, two lanes of northbound I-75 are expected to be open via the left and center lanes throughout the limits of segment two. Access to northbound I-75 entrance and exit ramps will be maintained once the lanes are shifted. Both directions of I-75 will have two lanes open between 8 Mile and Adams roads until late November. What you need to knowYou can follow I-75 modernization updates via the Twitter profile embedded below:
30-year-old Birmingham man killed at intersection of Maple Road and Coolidge Highway
Read full article: 30-year-old Birmingham man killed at intersection of Maple Road and Coolidge HighwayBIRMINGHAM, Mich. – A driver called police and reported that she struck a pedestrian in Birmingham on Tuesday at 3:30 a.m., police said. She told police she drove through the intersection of Maple Road and Coolidge Highway on a green light when she struck a pedestrian. A 30-year-old man from Birmingham was killed, according to police. The South Oakland County Crash Investigation Team (SOCCIT) was called to the scene to conduct an investigation. Anyone who witnessed what happened should contact the Birmingham Police Department at 248-530-1870.
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.
2 men struck by cars, killed after pulling over on I-696 due to minor crash, MSP says
Read full article: 2 men struck by cars, killed after pulling over on I-696 due to minor crash, MSP saysOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Two drivers were killed on eastbound I-696 in Oakland County when two cars struck them while they were standing outside their vehicles following a minor crash, police said. The two drivers had been involved in a minor crash around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday in the eastbound lanes of I-696 between the Woodward Avenue and Coolidge Highway exits, according to authorities. “A minor crash -- two male individuals get out of their vehicles waling around and another vehicle comes through and hits them,” Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said. “Right now we believe we have four vehicles involved, two male fatalities,” Shaw said. “If you’re involved with a traffic crash, it’s just a traffic crash,” Shaw said.
2 men struck by cars, killed after pulling over on I-696 due to minor crash, MSP says
Read full article: 2 men struck by cars, killed after pulling over on I-696 due to minor crash, MSP says2 men struck by cars, killed after pulling over on I-696 due to minor crash, MSP saysPublished: February 11, 2020, 5:12 pmTwo drivers were killed on eastbound I-696 in Oakland County when two cars struck them while they were standing outside their vehicles following a minor crash, police said.
Man fatally struck by vehicle at 8 Mile, Coolidge in Oak Park; police seek witnesses
Read full article: Man fatally struck by vehicle at 8 Mile, Coolidge in Oak Park; police seek witnessesOAK PARK, Mich. – A man was hit and killed by a vehicle Tuesday night in Oak Park. Police said the driver was turning when she struck the pedestrian just before 7:30 p.m. at 8 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway. However, a second vehicle also hit the man, killing him. Police are trying to find the driver of that second vehicle but have not released any information on what type of vehicle he or she was driving. Anyone with information on this deadly hit-and-run needs to contact Oak Park police at 248-691-7520.
Police investigate after pedestrian killed in Oak Park crash
Read full article: Police investigate after pedestrian killed in Oak Park crashOAK PARK, Mich. – Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed in Oak Park on Tuesday night. It happened at 8 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway. Police said the driver was heading south, turning right on 8 Mile Road when they struck and killed a young man. The driver pulled their vehicle into a nearby gas station and stayed to speak with police officers.
Dashcam footage shows Oak Park police officer being dragged by vehicle during traffic stop
Read full article: Dashcam footage shows Oak Park police officer being dragged by vehicle during traffic stopOAK PARK, Mich. – A driver took off during a traffic stop Sunday, dragging an Oak Park police officer behind her vehicle. Police stopped a Chevrolet Equinox about 4:45 p.m. after the driver was seen stealing clothes from Citi Trends at 9 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway. The driver gave the officer her ID, but when he asked her to get out of the vehicle, she drove away, dragging him for about 20 feet. Police said the woman ran a red light to get away. See dashcam footage in the video above.