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Missing kayaker found dead in West Grand Traverse Bay
Boating Accident Sep 24, 2026

Missing kayaker found dead in West Grand Traverse Bay

A 26-year-old man was found dead after his kayak overturned off Peshawbestown in West Grand Traverse Bay. Michigan requires a flotation device for each paddler.

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Motorcyclist dies after apparent road rage incident
Motorcycle Accident Sep 24, 2026

Motorcyclist dies after apparent road rage incident

A 33-year-old motorcyclist died after being run over by a pickup in Bay City following an apparent road rage incident. The pickup driver was arrested.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in U.S. 131 crash
Motorcycle Accident Sep 24, 2026

Motorcyclist seriously injured in U.S. 131 crash

A 78-year-old Rockford motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a Jeep at U.S. 131 and 14 Mile Road. Michigan State Police are investigating.

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Pedestrian killed crossing Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township
Pedestrian Accident Sep 23, 2026

Pedestrian killed crossing Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township

A pedestrian was killed crossing Gratiot Avenue near Hall Road in Clinton Township.

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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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