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Grand Rapids construction worker killed by backing semi-truck
Work Zone Accident Sep 23, 2026

Grand Rapids construction worker killed by backing semi-truck

A 27-year-old flagging foreman died Sept. 22 after a backing semi-truck hit him during asphalt work near Front Avenue and Pearl Street in Grand Rapids.

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Mackinac Bridge reopens after crash seriously injures two
Car Accident Sep 23, 2026

Mackinac Bridge reopens after crash seriously injures two

The Mackinac Bridge reopened Sept. 23 after a two-vehicle crash injured multiple people, two seriously. Michigan law separates fault from medical benefits.

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Semi driver dies in US-12 work zone crash
Work Zone Accident Sep 23, 2026

Semi driver dies in US-12 work zone crash

A 75-year-old semi-truck driver died after a crash with a travel trailer stopped at a US-12 work zone signal in Mottville Township, Michigan.

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Serious motorcycle crash closed westbound I-696
Motorcycle Accident Sep 23, 2026

Serious motorcycle crash closed westbound I-696

At least one person was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash that closed westbound I-696 near Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak, Michigan State Police said.

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ICE tried to stop driver before fatal Grand Rapids crash
Fatal Car Accident Sep 22, 2026

ICE tried to stop driver before fatal Grand Rapids crash

Grand Rapids police say ICE agents tried to stop a driver before a Sept. 20 crash that killed him. State police were asked to help investigate.

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Man hospitalized after Lansing car crash into tree
Car Accident Sep 22, 2026

Man hospitalized after Lansing car crash into tree

A man was hospitalized after a car hit a tree near Kalamazoo Street and Clemens Avenue in Lansing. Michigan no-fault benefits may cover crash injuries.

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Semi crash shut down northbound I-196
Commercial Vehicle Accident Sep 22, 2026

Semi crash shut down northbound I-196

A semi hit a road maintenance truck on I-196 in Casco Township, closing northbound lanes Sept. 21. No injuries were reported in the work zone crash.

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Worker killed by railcar in Grand Rapids
Work Zone Accident Sep 22, 2026

Worker killed by railcar in Grand Rapids

A worker died after a railcar ran over him at a Grand Rapids rail yard on Sept. 21. The investigation remains open pending the medical examiner's findings.

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Man killed in I-94 rollover in Kimball Township
Car Accident Sep 21, 2026

Man killed in I-94 rollover in Kimball Township

A 26-year-old Port Huron man died after his vehicle left I-94 and overturned in Kimball Township. Investigators suspect speed and alcohol contributed.

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Semi crash fuel spill shut eastbound I-94 in Dearborn
Hazardous Materials Sep 21, 2026

Semi crash fuel spill shut eastbound I-94 in Dearborn

A jackknifed semi spilled oil and diesel across eastbound I-94 in Dearborn, prompting a closure at Michigan Avenue while crews cleaned the roadway.

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Semi crash diesel spill shut I-94 near Vining Road in Romulus
Hazardous Materials Sep 21, 2026

Semi crash diesel spill shut I-94 near Vining Road in Romulus

A semi jackknifed near Vining Road in Romulus, puncturing a fuel tank and spilling diesel on eastbound I-94. Traffic was diverted at Wayne Road.

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