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Passenger killed in Allegan County crash, driver arrested
Operating While Intoxicated Sep 8, 2026

Passenger killed in Allegan County crash, driver arrested

A passenger died in an Allegan County SUV crash on 146th Avenue. The driver was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated causing death.

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Man dies in suspected homicide at Carson City prison
Wrongful Death Sep 8, 2026

Man dies in suspected homicide at Carson City prison

A 28-year-old prisoner died after he was found unresponsive at Carson City Correctional Facility, and the death is being investigated as a suspected homicide.

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Two boys critically injured in Bloomfield Township e-moto crash
Motorcycle Accident Sep 8, 2026

Two boys critically injured in Bloomfield Township e-moto crash

Two 13-year-old boys were critically injured when a pickup hit their shared e-moto in a crosswalk at Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Township on Sept. 7.

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Williamston boy killed, sister injured in Leroy Township bicycle crash
Bicycle Accident Sep 8, 2026

Williamston boy killed, sister injured in Leroy Township bicycle crash

A 12-year-old Williamston boy died and his 13-year-old sister was seriously injured when an SUV struck their bicycles in Leroy Township, state police said.

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Two people hospitalized after boat crash on Lake Macatawa in Holland
Boating Accident Sep 7, 2026

Two people hospitalized after boat crash on Lake Macatawa in Holland

A 43-year-old man suffered serious injuries and a woman had minor injuries after a boat hit a large wake near Kollen Park in Holland, deputies said.

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Motorcyclist dies after SUV crash in downtown Plainwell
Motorcycle Accident Sep 2, 2026

Motorcyclist dies after SUV crash in downtown Plainwell

A motorcyclist died after a collision with an SUV in downtown Plainwell. Investigators are seeking witnesses and relevant video footage.

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Motorcycle, semi-truck crash closes Lodge Freeway in Detroit
Commercial Vehicle Accident Sep 2, 2026

Motorcycle, semi-truck crash closes Lodge Freeway in Detroit

A motorcycle and semi-truck crash closed southbound M-10 near Livernois in Detroit, causing morning delays and raising Michigan no-fault issues.

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Two men killed by semi while checking flat tire on I-94
Commercial Vehicle Accident Sep 2, 2026

Two men killed by semi while checking flat tire on I-94

Two men checking a flat tire were killed when a semi-truck hit them on I-94 in Marengo Township. The crash remains under investigation.

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Car hits detached trailer on U.S. 131, spilling tar across roadway
Commercial Vehicle Accident Sep 1, 2026

Car hits detached trailer on U.S. 131, spilling tar across roadway

Two vehicles hit a detached construction trailer on U.S. 131 in Wexford County. No injuries were reported, but the highway sustained significant damage.

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Lenox Township crash on Gratiot Avenue injures 10
Car Accident Sep 1, 2026

Lenox Township crash on Gratiot Avenue injures 10

A four-vehicle crash on Gratiot Avenue near 30 Mile Road in Lenox Township sent 10 people to hospitals, including one in critical condition.

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Belmont man, 66, dies after pickup hits tree in Wright Township
Car Accident Sep 1, 2026

Belmont man, 66, dies after pickup hits tree in Wright Township

A Belmont man, 66, died after his pickup left 8th Avenue and hit a tree near Garfield Street in Wright Township. The crash remains under investigation.

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