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Motorcyclist killed in Homer Township crash
Motorcycle Accident Jul 20, 2026

Motorcyclist killed in Homer Township crash

A 70-year-old Battle Creek man died Sunday after a motorcycle crash in Homer Township, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.

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One dead after four-vehicle I-94 crash in Detroit, police say
Jul 20, 2026

One dead after four-vehicle I-94 crash in Detroit, police say

One person died in a preliminary four-vehicle chain-reaction crash on westbound I-94 near Brush Street in Detroit, Michigan State Police said.

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Kalamazoo County deputy shot, police car stolen and crashed
Emergency Vehicle Accident Jul 17, 2026

Kalamazoo County deputy shot, police car stolen and crashed

A Kalamazoo County sheriff’s deputy was shot Friday in Richland Township before a suspect stole a patrol vehicle and crashed after a chase.

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Bangor Township man dies after crash with semi in Van Buren County
Commercial Vehicle Accident Jul 17, 2026

Bangor Township man dies after crash with semi in Van Buren County

A 75-year-old Bangor Township man died after his pickup was struck by a semi at a Van Buren County intersection, the sheriff’s office said.

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Niles Man Killed in US-12 Motorcycle Crash Near New Buffalo
Motorcycle Accident Jul 16, 2026

Niles Man Killed in US-12 Motorcycle Crash Near New Buffalo

A 45-year-old Niles man died after a minivan struck his motorcycle from behind on US-12 near Lubke Road in New Buffalo Township, police said.

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Three Michigan Road Workers Killed in 2026 as MDOT Renews Work-Zone Warning
Work Zone Accident Jul 16, 2026

Three Michigan Road Workers Killed in 2026 as MDOT Renews Work-Zone Warning

Three Michigan road workers have died during the 2026 road-work season as MDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert in work zones.

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Driver Seriously Injured After Robinson Township Rollover Crash
Car Accident Jul 16, 2026

Driver Seriously Injured After Robinson Township Rollover Crash

A 24-year-old Allendale man suffered serious injuries after his Subaru rolled several times and ejected him in a Robinson Township crash.

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Woman Critically Injured in Green Oak Township Crash
Car Accident Jul 16, 2026

Woman Critically Injured in Green Oak Township Crash

A woman suffered critical injuries and another person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Fieldcrest in Green Oak Township.

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Holt moped rider seriously injured in Ingham County hit-and-run
Jul 16, 2026

Holt moped rider seriously injured in Ingham County hit-and-run

A 33-year-old Holt moped rider suffered severe road rash after police say a blue SUV struck him from behind and fled in Wheatfield Township.

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Woman Hospitalized After Car Crashes Through Burton Mobile Home
Car Accident Jul 16, 2026

Woman Hospitalized After Car Crashes Through Burton Mobile Home

A Burton woman remained in intensive care after a car crashed through her family's mobile home at Creek Wood, causing serious injuries and displacement.

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Two people sustain minor injuries including public safety officer
Emergency Vehicle Accident Jul 15, 2026

Two people sustain minor injuries including public safety officer

A Kalamazoo public safety officer and another driver were injured in a head-on crash on Portage Road, according to KDPS. The investigation remains open.

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