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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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Passenger killed in related crashes in Marengo Township
Fatal Car Accident Nov 2, 2026

Passenger killed in related crashes in Marengo Township

A passenger died and two drivers were injured in related crashes in Marengo Township. Michigan law allows fault to be shared across successive impacts.

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Three hospitalized after Ionia County head-on crash
Car Accident Nov 2, 2026

Three hospitalized after Ionia County head-on crash

Three people were hospitalized after a head-on crash on East Grand River Avenue in Ionia County, including a driver with life-threatening injuries.

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Three killed in Lodge Freeway crash near Wyoming Avenue
Fatal Car Accident Nov 2, 2026

Three killed in Lodge Freeway crash near Wyoming Avenue

Three people from Detroit died in a Lodge Freeway crash near Wyoming Avenue. Michigan State Police suspect alcohol and speed contributed.

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Two children treated in Jamestown Township crash
Car Accident Nov 2, 2026

Two children treated in Jamestown Township crash

Two children were treated for minor injuries after an Oct. 31 crash at 40th Avenue and Greenly Street in Ottawa County's Jamestown Township.

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