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Passenger killed after driver hits tow truck working on the Lodge Freeway in Detroit
Read full article: Passenger killed after driver hits tow truck working on the Lodge Freeway in DetroitA woman was killed early Monday morning after the vehicle she was riding in reportedly crashed into a tow truck on the Lodge Freeway near I-75.
Police: Truck rear ends stopped car in I-96 construction zone in Novi, killing backseat passenger
Read full article: Police: Truck rear ends stopped car in I-96 construction zone in Novi, killing backseat passengerA 28-year-old woman was killed in a car crash Saturday morning after a truck rear ended the vehicle she was in on I-96 in Novi, according to authorities.
Police: Man, 61, fatally struck by vehicle while crossing street in Hazel Park
Read full article: Police: Man, 61, fatally struck by vehicle while crossing street in Hazel ParkA driver was arrested Friday after allegedly fatally hitting a pedestrian who was crossing the road at a crosswalk in Hazel Park.
Police: 2 semi trucks collide, catch fire, killing both drivers in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Police: 2 semi trucks collide, catch fire, killing both drivers in Washtenaw CountyThe drivers of two semi trucks have died Sunday morning after colliding with one another on the freeway in Washtenaw County, officials said.
Auburn Hills police: City worker on leave after crashing front end loader into Jeep, killing other driver
Read full article: Auburn Hills police: City worker on leave after crashing front end loader into Jeep, killing other driverA city employee has been placed on paid administrative leave after crashing into a Jeep Thursday morning, killer the driver of the Jeep in Auburn Hills, police said.
Traffic alert: NB lanes of the Southfield Freeway closed at Joy Road
Read full article: Traffic alert: NB lanes of the Southfield Freeway closed at Joy RoadAll northbound lanes of Southfield Freeway are closed Wednesday morning at Joy Road on Detroit’s west side due to a crash involving a semi truck.
Michigan police: Semi truck driver killed in M-14 crash with 3 other semis was ‘traveling too fast’
Read full article: Michigan police: Semi truck driver killed in M-14 crash with 3 other semis was ‘traveling too fast’Police say a semi truck driver who was killed in a crash Monday afternoon caused the crash by traveling too fast on M-14 in a construction zone.
Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy seriously injured in collision with suspected drunk driver
Read full article: Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy seriously injured in collision with suspected drunk driverAuthorities said the Pontiac man was traveling eastbound in the westbound lane of Michigan Avenue just after midnight when he ran a red light and crashed into the patrol vehicle, which driving northbound on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
Police: Wrong-way driver, likely drunk, crashes into deputy’s car in Pontiac
Read full article: Police: Wrong-way driver, likely drunk, crashes into deputy’s car in PontiacA man is hospitalized with serious injuries after reportedly disregarding a red light and crashing into a deputy’s vehicle in Pontiac early Friday morning.
Police suspect alcohol factor in car crash that killed child, man on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Police suspect alcohol factor in car crash that killed child, man on Detroit’s west sideA man and a 4-year-old boy have been killed in a car crash on Detroit’s west side early Wednesday morning.
Wrong-way driver dies after crashing head-on into car on I-94 in Van Buren Township
Read full article: Wrong-way driver dies after crashing head-on into car on I-94 in Van Buren TownshipAn unidentified person was killed in a car crash after driving the wrong direction on I-94 in Van Buren Township early Wednesday morning.
Teen faces murder charges in Sterling Heights car crash that killed 20-year-old woman
Read full article: Teen faces murder charges in Sterling Heights car crash that killed 20-year-old womanA 17-year-old boy is facing several charges, including murder, after allegedly stealing a vehicle and crashing it in Sterling Heights, killing a 20-year-old woman.
Police: Woman killed in Macomb County by speeding teen in stolen Jeep
Read full article: Police: Woman killed in Macomb County by speeding teen in stolen Jeep”Not only did a 20-year-old lose her life, there were two other people in another vehicle that were injured,” said Sterling Heights police Lt. Mario Bastianelli. “Could those people have lost their lives? That vehicle was traveling over 100 miles an hour, it’s a missile going down the road. It’s unnecessary. All for what? A stolen vehicle? What a waste.”
US sends investigators to probe another Michigan Tesla crash
Read full article: US sends investigators to probe another Michigan Tesla crashLANSING, Mich. – For the second time this week, the U.S. government’s road safety agency is sending a team to investigate a Tesla crash in Michigan. Previously, it had taken a hands-off approach to the new technologies, favoring voluntary safety compliance so it wouldn't interfere with the promising safety systems. Neither the trooper nor the 22-year-old Tesla driver were injured in the 1:10 a.m. crash, police said. Earlier this week NHTSA sent a special crash investigation team to Detroit for a crash that involved a Tesla that drove beneath a semitrailer. NHTSA has previously investigated more than a dozen Tesla crashes, but hasn’t made public any action.
Was it autopilot or driver error? Feds investigate Tesla crash on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Was it autopilot or driver error? Feds investigate Tesla crash on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent a special crash investigation team to Detroit Tuesday to investigate a collision crash involving a Tesla that drove beneath a semitrailerThe crash happened at about 3:20 a.m. Thursday near the intersection of Waterman and Fort streets. The investigators are looking for any answers in what could have gone wrong with the crash. The passenger, a 21-year-old woman, is in the hospital in critical condition and the driver of the Tesla was also injured. The crash circumstances are similar to two others in Florida in which Teslas drove beneath tractor-trailers, causing two deaths. In both crashes, in 2016 and 2019, the cars were being driven while using Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated driving software.
Monroe County deputy, member of fire department crash while responding to same emergency
Read full article: Monroe County deputy, member of fire department crash while responding to same emergencyMONROE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Monroe County deputy and a member of the Monroe Township Fire Department were both hospitalized Friday morning after their vehicles collided while responding to the same emergency. Authorities say that at about 7:48 a.m. Friday, the Monroe County sheriff deputy was traveling westbound on Dunbar Road while responding to an emergency call. Officials say the truck was driven by a member of the Monroe Township Fire Department, who was actually responding to the same emergency as the deputy. The deputy was conscious and alert following the crash, according to authorities. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has any information is asked to contact police at 734-242-3500.
Woman in critical condition after car gets wedged under semi truck in Detroit
Read full article: Woman in critical condition after car gets wedged under semi truck in DetroitDETROIT – A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition Thursday after a vehicle she was riding in became wedged beneath the trailer of a semi truck in Detroit. UPDATE March 16: Was it autopilot or driver error? A passenger in the Tesla -- an unidentified 21-year-old woman -- suffered from a head injury and was taken to the hospital, where she was listed in critical condition. AdOfficials say the condition of the male driver is unknown at this time. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad at 313-596-2260.
Man dies after intentional Detroit car crash results in gunfire, police say
Read full article: Man dies after intentional Detroit car crash results in gunfire, police sayDETROIT – A man involved in an alleged intentional car crash in Detroit early Saturday morning has died. When troopers arrived at the scene of the crash, they found a wounded man laying on the ground and an uninjured female passenger, officials said. Officials believe the car crash was intentional and that the individuals involved knew each other. Police say the alleged intentional car crash resulted in gunfire. Police identified the uninjured woman as a “female passenger,” but did not say which vehicle she belonged to.
Man, 33, dies in Whiteford Township car crash after driving backwards on US-23
Read full article: Man, 33, dies in Whiteford Township car crash after driving backwards on US-23WHITEFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 33-year-old Ypsilanti man died due to a vehicle crash on US-23 Thursday evening. According to authorities, at about 6:50 p.m. Thursday, the Ypsilanti man was driving a black 2008 Hyundai Tiburon northbound on US-23 in Whiteford Township when he pulled over onto the right shoulder for unknown reasons. Shortly after, the man reportedly began traveling in reverse on the shoulder and as he reentered the freeway, driving backwards in the far right lane. As the Ypsilanti man reentered the freeway, his Hyundai was struck by a 52-year-old Adrian man driving a Ford Expedition who was unable to stop while traveling northbound on US-23. The 33-year-old man driving the Hyundai was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash.
Man accused of driving drunk faces 9 felony charges in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girl
Read full article: Man accused of driving drunk faces 9 felony charges in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girlTAYLOR, Mich. – A 20-year-old man accused of drunk driving is now facing nine felony charges following a fatal car crash in Taylor. Noah Gary Damron was charged in Wayne County Friday for his involvement in a car crash that killed a 12-year-old girl earlier in the week. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 12-year-old Phoebe Elliot was a passenger in her aunt’s vehicle, traveling westbound on Northline Road. AdMore: Suspected drunk driver awaits charges in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girlNoah Gary Damron, 20, was charged in Wayne County on Feb. 5 with nine felony offenses in connection with a fatal car crash that occurred in Taylor, Michigan on Feb. 3. Taylor Police Chief John Blair says Damron is being held on a $2 million bond.
Suspected drunk driver awaits charges in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girl
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver awaits charges in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girlTAYLOR, Mich. – A Metro Detroit family is grieving while awaiting charges against a suspected drunk driver who crashed into another vehicle this week, killing a 12-year-old girl. UPDATE: Man accused of driving drunk faces 9 felony charges in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girlOn Wednesday, Feb. 3, 12-year-old Phoebe Elliot was a passenger in her aunt’s vehicle, traveling westbound on Northline Road. Taylor Police Chief John Blair says the driver who crashed into Elliot’s vehicle will more than likely be facing charges. “I think this is about supporting this 12-year-old girl’s family,” Blair said. Original story: Driver accused of running red light in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girlMore: Local news
Fiery crash shuts down I-696 Sunday in Warren
Read full article: Fiery crash shuts down I-696 Sunday in WarrenWhat appeared to be a fiery crash shut down westbound lanes on I-696 in Warren on Sunday evening. As of 6 p.m. Sunday, emergency crews were responding to what appeared to be a car crash and a vehicle on fire. Westbound I-696 lanes were closed between Mound and Dequindre roads as of 6 p.m. No details about the apparent crash have been announced yet. Stay with Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit as we share updates on this developing story.
Single-car crash kills 4-year-old girl in Brighton, injures 3 others
Read full article: Single-car crash kills 4-year-old girl in Brighton, injures 3 othersBRIGHTON, Mich. – Police are investigating a single-car crash that killed a 4-year-old girl in Livingston County on Friday. UPDATE: North Carolina man charged in crash that killed 4-year-old daughter in Livingston CountyAccording to authorities, the man’s 33-year-old wife, 8-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter were passengers in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Police say the 4-year-old girl was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and died at the scene. The driver, his wife and 8-year-old son were removed from the vehicle by emergency personnel and taken to the hospital for their injuries. Officials with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office believe that excessive speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash.
29-year-old woman struck in Pontiac hit-and-run dies
Read full article: 29-year-old woman struck in Pontiac hit-and-run diesPONTIAC, Mich. – A 29-year-old woman has died nearly 48 hours after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Pontiac Monday night. On Dec. 7, Vannessa Deanes was tragically struck by a Chevy Impala while crossing North Perry Street near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Deanes was listed in critical condition Monday night, and ultimately passed away due to her injuries. Russini had worked with Deanes for years at the Heritage Baptist Church, where she once helped out with children during Sunday school. Police say it was a 31-year-old man behind the wheel who kept driving after hitting the 29-year-old woman.
Single-car crash kills 1 teenage boy, seriously injures 3 others in Manistee County
Read full article: Single-car crash kills 1 teenage boy, seriously injures 3 others in Manistee CountyMANISTEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are investigating a single-car crash that killed one teenage passenger and seriously injured three others Friday night. Michigan State Police say at about 9:50 p.m. four teenage males from Manistee County were driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on River Road in Manistee Township when the driver lost control of the vehicle and ran off the side of the road. Police say when they arrived at the scene, one passenger was still stuck inside the vehicle and had to be removed. All four occupants sustained serious injuries and were transported to the hospital. Police believe that alcohol and speed may have contributed to the crash.
Ohio woman arrested after Monroe County car crash kills 1, injures 3
Read full article: Ohio woman arrested after Monroe County car crash kills 1, injures 3The 31-year-old driver of the GMC, a man also from Toledo, Ohio, was reportedly waiting for assistance and had his hazard lights on when his vehicle was struck. Following the crash, the front seat passenger of the Honda Civic -- a 36-year-old woman from Toledo, Ohio -- was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. A third passenger of the Honda Civic -- a 41-year-old woman from Toledo, Ohio -- was taken to the hospital and listed in critical condition. The woman was not wearing a seat belt during the crash, officials said. The 23-year-old driver of the Honda Civic was arrested at the scene and is currently being held at the Monroe County Jail.
I-94 in Ypsilanti reopens after traffic incident causes closure
Read full article: I-94 in Ypsilanti reopens after traffic incident causes closureYSPILANTI, Mich. – The collision on eastbound I-94 in Ypsilanti has been cleared, authorities said. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area of eastbound I-94 near Huron Street due to a traffic incident. The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office announced at 3:52 p.m. Saturday that all lanes are closed due to a traffic incident that occurred in the area. After the incident was cleared, the highway reopened at about 8:45 p.m.Stay with Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit as we share updates on this developing story. More: Local News
2 in critical condition after vehicle strikes theirs head-on in Detroit
Read full article: 2 in critical condition after vehicle strikes theirs head-on in DetroitDETROIT – Police are investigating a car crash that left two people in critical condition Saturday morning. The Hyundai was traveling west on E. Davison Street near Klinfer Street. The 28-year-old male driver of the Hyundai and a 24-year-old female passenger were taken to the hospital and listed in critical condition. Police say the driver of the Chevrolet Tahoe initially fled the scene following the crash. Anyone with related information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Fatal Squad at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Tow truck driver rushed to hospital after single-car crash in Allen Park
Read full article: Tow truck driver rushed to hospital after single-car crash in Allen ParkALLEN PARK, Mich. – The driver of a tow truck was rushed to the hospital early Saturday morning after colliding with the eastbound I-94 bridge in Allen Park, according to officials. Michigan State Police say at about 5:35 a.m. the driver lost control of the vehicle while driving southbound on Southfield Freeway. Officials say the driver was trapped in the vehicle and was removed by the fire department. He was then rushed to a hospital and listed in serious, but stable, condition. The westbound I-94 ramp to southbound Southfield Freeway was initially closed for repairs but has been reopened.
Driver in Detroit crash that killed 6-year-old boy charged with second-degree murder, driving while intoxicated
Read full article: Driver in Detroit crash that killed 6-year-old boy charged with second-degree murder, driving while intoxicatedDETROIT – A Detroit woman is being charged with second-degree murder and driving while intoxicated following a car crash that killed a 6-year-old boy Monday night. One 6-year-old child and the infant are Keith’s children. The other 6-year-old child and the 3-year-old were the children of a friend, according to officials. Keith’s vehicle flipped and landed upside down on Joy Road, police say. A 6-year-old boy -- who was not Keith’s child -- was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.
Police investigate multiple vehicle, semi truck crash in Ypsilanti Township
Read full article: Police investigate multiple vehicle, semi truck crash in Ypsilanti TownshipYPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a multiple-vehicle crash involving four cars and a semi truck on Wednesday afternoon. According to authorities, at about 1:30 p.m. the traffic crash occurred at the intersection of Rawsonville and Textile roads in Ypsilanti Township. Officials say individuals involved sustained serious injuries, though the full extent of the injuries has not been released. So far no deaths have been reported in connection with this crash. The intersection was initially closed for further investigation and has since reopened.
Driver arrested in Detroit crash that killed 6-year-old boy
Read full article: Driver arrested in Detroit crash that killed 6-year-old boyDETROIT – Two employees at a car repair shop witnessed the violent traffic crash that killed a 6-year-old boy on Detroit’s west side Monday night. According to police, a woman driving an SUV with the boy and three other children collided with another SUV near Joy Road and Artesian Street. The 6-year-old boy, one of the son’s friends, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The woman driving the SUV, along with the man driving the other SUV, were also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The woman driving the SUV has been taken into police custody and is awaiting charges.
9 people, including 7 children, injured in 2-vehicle crash in Romulus
Read full article: 9 people, including 7 children, injured in 2-vehicle crash in RomulusROMULUS, Mich. – Nine people, seven of them being children ages of 7-12, were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday at Eureka Road and Brandt Street, Romulus police said. Police responded at about 5:50 p.m. to the crash involving a gold Chevy Equinox and a white Chevy Impala. The nine people are being treated at a hospital. The crash is under investigation. Anyone with information or witnessed the crash is asked to contact Romulus Police Department accident investigators at 734-955-8815.
Father mourns death of 6-year-old killed in crash in Detroit
Read full article: Father mourns death of 6-year-old killed in crash in DetroitDETROIT – A Detroit family is mourning the death of little girl killed in a car crash after a driver ran a red light. Her father, Karone, said this couldn’t have happened at a worse time. “We were just finally starting to get back on our feet somewhat, and for this to happen, it’s just a nightmare," Karon said. “I don’t know how (I’m going to) pay for my daughter’s services, and on top of that, I’m trying to help my aunt. It’s a lot of stuff going on.”Anyone willing to help can click here for more information.
Driver in critical condition after crashing into bridge, tree in Ferndale
Read full article: Driver in critical condition after crashing into bridge, tree in FerndaleFERNDALE, Mich. A Redford woman is in critical condition after crashing a vehicle into a bridge and tree in Ferndale early Wednesday morning. Ferndale police say at about 2:30 a.m. the 40-year-old woman crashed into the bridge at Eight Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, and then struck a tree. The driver was taken to the hospital and listed in critical condition. Officials say the woman may have suffered from a medical condition. No roads have been closed due to the incident.
Man dies after crashing vehicle into Michigan Department of Transportation building in Taylor
Read full article: Man dies after crashing vehicle into Michigan Department of Transportation building in TaylorTAYLOR, Mich. A man died early Wednesday morning after crashing a vehicle into the Michigan Department of Transportation building in Taylor, according to authorities. Michigan State Police say at around 2:10 a.m. the male driver exited from westbound I-94 at Telegraph Road, drove across Telegraph Road and over a grassy area, and then crashed into the back of the building. The man was removed from the vehicle by police and medics and CPR was attempted. Police believe that it is possible the man suffered from a medical emergency prior to the crash. Stay with Local 4 News and ClickOnDetroit as we provide updates on this developing story.
37-year-old motorcyclist dies after colliding with vehicle in Lapeer County
Read full article: 37-year-old motorcyclist dies after colliding with vehicle in Lapeer CountyELBA TOWNSHIP, Mich. A 37-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a vehicle in Lapeer County on Monday afternoon. A 37-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a vehicle in Lapeer County on Sept. 7, 2020. Photo provided by the Lapeer County Sheriff's Office. (Lapeer County Sheriff's Office)A 37-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a vehicle in Lapeer County on Sept. 7, 2020. Photo provided by the Lapeer County Sheriff's Office.
Mid-Michigan man dies after confrontation with officers
Read full article: Mid-Michigan man dies after confrontation with officersBATTLE CREEK, Mich. A mid-Michigan man has died following a chase and confrontation with officers, police said. The 22-year-old Marshall man was driving toward officers when they opened fire on him early Saturday, the Battle Creek Police Department said. Two Battle Creek officers traveling in the same patrol vehicle attempted to stop a suspected drunken driver whose SUV was veering into oncoming lanes of traffic, police said. As officers walked toward the SUV, the man suddenly drove toward them, and the three officers shot into the vehicle, police said. Investigators said its unclear how many shots were fired, and whether any of the shots hit the man.
4 killed in violent 2-vehicle crash in St. Clair County
Read full article: 4 killed in violent 2-vehicle crash in St. Clair CountyST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened Tuesday afternoon in Cottrelville Township in St. Clair County. Four people died when two SUVs collided at the corner of Broadbridge and Starville roads. The collision sent both vehicles off the road. Its believed that a man and woman were in one vehicle and two men were in the other. Three victims died at the scene and the fourth died at a hospital.
Detroit neighborhood pushes for speed bumps after 8-year-old girl killed by speeding driver
Read full article: Detroit neighborhood pushes for speed bumps after 8-year-old girl killed by speeding driverThe calls for action come just days after an 8-year-old girl was killed by a speeding car on Conner Street. Residents said they see drivers speeding down the street everyday and want the city to do something before another child is killed. She was only 16 years old, flying up the street, doing like 80 (miles per hour) up the street,” Hill said. “We need speed bumps and we’ve been needing speed bumps for years,” Hill said. This year alone we are installing more than 1200 speed cushions at 800 locations and are evaluating this stretch of Conner for possible speed cushions in the near future.
Child dies in Roseville babysitters care following unreported traffic crash, police say
Read full article: Child dies in Roseville babysitters care following unreported traffic crash, police sayROSEVILLE, Mich. A 2-year-old child has died while in the care of a babysitter following an unreported accident that occurred on Sunday, police say. Officials say the child, their siblings and their babysitter were involved in a traffic incident over the weekend somewhere in Warren. The childs cause of death is currently unknown at this time. Roseville police say it is currently unclear if the unreported traffic crash contributed to the childs death. We will be seeking the highest appropriate charges if any in this tragic loss of a child, the Roseville Police Department said in a press release.
Mother killed, 2-year-old son injured in crash on I-75 in Monroe Township
Read full article: Mother killed, 2-year-old son injured in crash on I-75 in Monroe TownshipMONROE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – On Monday at 9:41 a.m. Michigan State Police troopers from the Monroe Post were dispatched to a two-vehicle injury crash on I-75 near Laplaisance Road. A Toyota minivan occupied by a 25-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son were traveling north on I-75. The minivan struck the back of a commercial box truck that was slowing down due to traffic congestion caused by construction. Northbound I-75 was closed for several hours while Michigan State Police investigated the crash. Owen Hall of the Monroe Post at 734-242-3500.
2 charged after striking, killing 48-year-old driver while fleeing Detroit police
Read full article: 2 charged after striking, killing 48-year-old driver while fleeing Detroit policeDETROIT Two people have been charged following the death of a 48-year-old man who was killed in a car crash on Friday. The man was struck by a 19-year-old driver who was fleeing Detroit police. Officers identified the suspects vehicle traveling south on West Outer Drive near Plymouth Road. The 48-year-old man driving the Honda Odyssey was transported to the hospital following the crash, where he was pronounced dead. On Monday Stringer was charged with second-degree murder, first- and second-degree fleeing and eluding, reckless driving causing death and reckless driving causing serious impairment of bodily function.
Retired fire chief, mother of 4 killed in multiple-car crash in Bedford Township
Read full article: Retired fire chief, mother of 4 killed in multiple-car crash in Bedford TownshipBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A retired fire chief from Bedford Township and a mother of four from Lambertville died in a multiple-car crash on Wednesday afternoon. The man is in critical condition and his wife is in stable condition, police said. Her four children were transported to the hospital and listed in stable condition, officials said. The driver of the third vehicle, a 61-year-old man from Lambertville, was transported to the hospital and listed in stable condition. Officials say it is unknown if excessive speed, alcohol or intoxicating substances were a factor in the crash.
Detroit police seek man wanted in connection with hit-and-run on citys west side
Read full article: Detroit police seek man wanted in connection with hit-and-run on citys west sideDETROIT Police are seeking assistance to identify and locate a man wanted in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Detroit on March 1. He is described as a Black man with a light complexion and was last seen wearing a black track jacket with white stripes on the sleeves, tan pants and tan boots. The Detroit Police Department provided the following images of the wanted man and vehicle in question:Detroit police are seeking assistance to identify and locate a man (circled) wanted in connection with a critical hit-and-run on March 1, 2020. (Detroit Police Department)Detroit police are seeking assistance to identify and locate a man wanted in connection with a critical hit-and-run on March 1, 2020. (Detroit Police Department)Detroit police are seeking assistance to identify and locate a man wanted in connection with a critical hit-and-run on March 1, 2020.
Man driving moped killed in hit-and-run, Detroit police seek other driver
Read full article: Man driving moped killed in hit-and-run, Detroit police seek other driverDETROIT Police are seeking assistance to identify and locate a vehicle wanted in connection with a May 15 hit-and-run on Detroits west side. ORIGINAL STORY: Moped driver fatally wounded after hit-and-run in DetroitAccording to authorities, the collision happened at about 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of Linsdale and Military streets. Police said a 46-year-old man was driving a moped on Military Street when a speeding dark Dodge Charger or Challenger driving westbound on Linsdale Street struck the moped at the intersection. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and continued to travel on Linsdale Street before turning north on Carbondale Street, toward Livernois Avenue. (WDIV)Detroit police are seeking assistance to identify and locate a vehicle wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on May 15, 2020.
1 dead, 1 injured in separate, nearby motorcycle crashes in Gerrish Township
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 injured in separate, nearby motorcycle crashes in Gerrish TownshipGERRISH TOWNSHIP, Mich. – One motorcyclist was killed and another was injured following two separate crashes believed to be caused by a fallen tree blocking the road. Michigan State Police say at about 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday officers responded to a motorcycle injury on County Road 104 near Leafy Lane. A photo of the site along County Road 104 in Gerrish Township following two separate motorcycle crashes that occurred on June 30, 2020. Photo provided by the Michigan State Police. (Michigan State Police)MORE: Michigan News
Police car catches fire after crash in Detroit
Read full article: Police car catches fire after crash in DetroitDETROIT Two police officers were injured in a car crash on Friday night in Detroit. According to police at around 9:20 p.m. a white Nissan Pathfinder allegedly disregarded a stop sign at West Chicago and Braile Street, striking a scout car traveling east on West Chicago. Officials say the scout car lost control, hit a tree and caught fire. The unknown driver of the Nissan continued north on Braile Street, officials said. Anyone with information can contact Detroit Police Department Sixth Precincts Investigative Unit at 313-596-5640 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
3 killed when cars spins out of control in I-75 work zone in Monroe County
Read full article: 3 killed when cars spins out of control in I-75 work zone in Monroe CountyERIE TOWNSHIP, Mich. Three people were killed when the car they were traveling in spun out of control and rolled in the median of an Interstate 75 construction zone in southeastern Michigan, police said. The car went out of control for unknown reasons Friday night in Erie Township, rolled, came to rest in a ramp and then was struck by a second vehicle, police told the Monroe News. Two of the three victims were ejected from the car while the third remained inside, police said. The driver of the vehicle that collided with the victims car was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. RELATED: 2 women killed in hit-and-run southeastern Michigan crash
Wanted man found, arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run motorcycle crash in Detroit after 11 months
Read full article: Wanted man found, arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run motorcycle crash in Detroit after 11 monthsDETROIT A man wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Detroit has been found and arrested after nearly a year in hiding. On July 28, 2019, 31-year-old Herman Walters was riding a motorcycle when a high-speed driver slammed into him on the southbound Southfield Service Drive near Schoolcraft Street. Walters, also known as Rocky, died at the hospital following the incident. MORE: Mother pleads for justice 5 months after son killed in hit-and-run motorcycle crash in DetroitPolice identified Cook, a 37-year-old man from Detroit, as the driver of the vehicle that hit and dragged Walters. Marshals have been searching for the man after he fled the scene and went into hiding following the crash.
64-year-old woman struck, killed by moving car while walking in the street in Whiteford Township
Read full article: 64-year-old woman struck, killed by moving car while walking in the street in Whiteford TownshipWHITEFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. A 64-year-old woman was struck and killed by a moving vehicle in Whiteford Township on Wednesday, police say. The Monroe County Sheriffs Office says the woman, from Long Beach, New York, was walking south in the southbound travel lane on Clark Road south of Yankee Road around 4 a.m. when she was struck by a blue 2016 Ford F-150 also traveling southbound. Officials say the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say it is unclear why the woman was walking in the road. Anyone with information can contact the Monroe County Sheriffs Office at 734-240-7557.
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.
Single-car crash kills 16-year-old boy in Wilson Township
Read full article: Single-car crash kills 16-year-old boy in Wilson TownshipWILSON TOWNSHIP, Mich. Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal single-car crash that occurred in Wilson Township on Tuesday afternoon. Police say at around 3:43 p.m. a 16-year-old boy lost control of a 2007 Kia Sorento in a series of small hits while driving westbound on Taylor Hawks Road near Rogers Road. The vehicle overturned multiple times and the driver was ejected from the vehicle. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash.
37-year-old killed in Shelby Township motorcycle, car crash
Read full article: 37-year-old killed in Shelby Township motorcycle, car crashSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A person riding a motorcycle was killed after colliding with a vehicle in Shelby Township on Monday night. Shelby Township police say that around 10:51 p.m. the 37-year-old from Roseville was traveling northbound on Schoenherr Road on a 2012 Yamaha motorcycle when they collided with a 2015 Cadillac SRX traveling southbound on Schoenherr Road and making a left turn onto Greenville Drive. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Officials say alcohol did not appear to be a factor. Anyone who saw the crash or with any information is asked to contact Seargent Mark Benedettini at 586-731-2121 ext.
4-year-old boy killed in Monroe County car crash
Read full article: 4-year-old boy killed in Monroe County car crashRAISINVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. Michigan State Police are investigating a car crash that killed a 4-year-old boy on Saturday afternoon. The mans 4-year-old son was in a booster seat and wearing a seatbelt in the backseat of the passenger side of the Nissan, officials said. Troopers say the boy was unresponsive at the scene and was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The boys father and the 37-year-old Maybee woman driving the Jeep were also transported to the hospital and treated for their injuries, officials said. No additional details were provided regarding the cause of the crash.
6-month-old girl suffers fractured skull in multi-vehicle crash on I-75 in Detroit
Read full article: 6-month-old girl suffers fractured skull in multi-vehicle crash on I-75 in DetroitDETROIT Police are investigating the cause of a six-car crash on I-75. A 6-month-old girl has been hospitalized with a fractured skull due to the crash, according to police. The crash happened at 5:30 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-75 near the Clay exit in Detroit. The girl was taken to Childrens Hospital and is in critical condition.
Michigan State Police investigate Madison Heights hit-and-run
Read full article: Michigan State Police investigate Madison Heights hit-and-runPublished: May 16, 2020, 11:12 am Updated: May 16, 2020, 8:07 pmMADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. Michigan State Police (MSP) are investigating a hit-and-run in Madison Heights on Saturday. According to police, the victim was changing a flat tire on the right shoulder of I-696 west of Dequindre Road when a vehicle struck them around midnight. The vehicle -- possibly a 2000-07 Ford Focus -- fled the scene, police said. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital. Anyone with information can contact the MSP Metro North Post at 248-584-5740.
Moped driver fatally wounded after hit-and-run in Detroit
Read full article: Moped driver fatally wounded after hit-and-run in DetroitDETROIT A man was hit by a vehicle while riding a moped in Detroit on Friday night. Police say the man was traveling south on Military Street on his moped around 10:15 p.m. when the driver of a dark colored sedan traveling west on Linsdale Street struck him. Medics responded to the incident and pronounced the victim deceased, officials said. There is not a description of the driver or their vehicle at this time. Anyone with information can contact the Detroit Police Fatal Squad Unit at 313-596-2280 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Westbound I-94 near Allard exit back open after crash
Read full article: Westbound I-94 near Allard exit back open after crashHARPER WOODS, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation said that westbound I-94 near the Allard Avenue exit was closed due to a crash. The crash happened around 5 p.m. on Friday in the Harper Woods area. Traffic was being routed off at the Allard exit. Police said the road was back open just before 7 p.m.Police said one serious injury has been reported. UpdateWB I-94 after AllardALL LANES OPEN pic.twitter.com/14NyHgQv8u — MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) February 14, 2020