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Ignacio Ramos killed in Holland rollover crash
Fatal Car Accident Nov 3, 2026

Ignacio Ramos killed in Holland rollover crash

Ignacio Ramos died in a Nov. 2 rollover crash near River Avenue and First Street in Holland. Police are investigating the single-vehicle crash.

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Passenger critically injured in Battle Creek rollover crash
Car Accident Nov 3, 2026

Passenger critically injured in Battle Creek rollover crash

A 26-year-old passenger was critically injured in a Battle Creek rollover near West Michigan Avenue and North 20th Street. Police suspect alcohol.

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Two rescued after Orchard Lake seaplane partially sinks
Aviation Accident Nov 3, 2026

Two rescued after Orchard Lake seaplane partially sinks

A boater rescued two men without injuries after a seaplane partially sank in Orchard Lake following an aborted takeoff on Nov. 2, 2026.

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Bicyclist hospitalized after Spring Arbor Township crash
Bicycle Accident Nov 2, 2026

Bicyclist hospitalized after Spring Arbor Township crash

A 56-year-old Jackson bicyclist was hospitalized after an early Oct. 30 crash at Spring Arbor and Reynolds roads in Spring Arbor Township.

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Detroit fire chief on unpaid leave after Shelby Township crash
Emergency Vehicle Accident Nov 2, 2026

Detroit fire chief on unpaid leave after Shelby Township crash

A Detroit fire chief was placed on unpaid leave after a Shelby Township crash and arrest. No injuries were reported; court proceedings are set for Dec. 29.

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Man charged after alleged Fraser police cruiser ramming
Emergency Vehicle Accident Nov 2, 2026

Man charged after alleged Fraser police cruiser ramming

A Clinton Township man faces eight felonies after prosecutors say he rammed a Fraser police cruiser, injuring two officers before fleeing.

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Alcona County plane crash kills 81-year-old Ossineke pilot
Aviation Accident Nov 2, 2026

Alcona County plane crash kills 81-year-old Ossineke pilot

An 81-year-old Ossineke pilot died in an Alcona County plane crash near U.S. 23 and Shaw Road. The crash's cause remains under investigation.

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Child killed in Davison Freeway crash in Detroit
Fatal Car Accident Nov 2, 2026

Child killed in Davison Freeway crash in Detroit

A child died and five others were injured in a Davison Freeway crash in Detroit. The Impala driver was arrested on suspicion of intoxicated driving.

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Fremont teen dies in Sherman Township crash
Fatal Car Accident Nov 2, 2026

Fremont teen dies in Sherman Township crash

A 15-year-old Fremont High School student died in an Oct. 30 crash at West 24th Street and Luce Avenue. School officials announced grief support.

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Man killed, four injured in I-96 crash in Ionia County
Commercial Vehicle Accident Nov 2, 2026

Man killed, four injured in I-96 crash in Ionia County

A Greenville man died and four people were injured in an I-96 semitruck crash in Ionia County. Michigan State Police are investigating the collision.

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Man killed in Brighton Township rollover on I-96
Fatal Car Accident Nov 2, 2026

Man killed in Brighton Township rollover on I-96

A 24-year-old Dexter man died in a Brighton Township rollover on I-96. Police are investigating the crash and believe alcohol was a contributing factor.

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