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Former DPD probationary officer charged in fatal Detroit pedestrian crash
Pedestrian Accident

Former DPD probationary officer charged in fatal Detroit pedestrian crash

Keyshawn Elijah James Rucker, 19, was charged with reckless driving causing death after a February crash killed a pedestrian on Detroit's west side.

Jul 9, 2026
18-Year-Old Critically Injured in Leoni Township Motorcycle Crash
Motorcycle Accident

18-Year-Old Critically Injured in Leoni Township Motorcycle Crash

An 18-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured after a crash on Page Avenue near South Sutton Road in Leoni Township.

Jul 9, 2026
Herbert Stager Killed in Kawkawlin Township M-13 Crash
Motorcycle Accident

Herbert Stager Killed in Kawkawlin Township M-13 Crash

Herbert "Herb" Stager, 53, died after an SUV and his Suzuki motorcycle crashed on M-13 in Kawkawlin Township, according to sheriff's deputies.

Jul 9, 2026
Pedestrian Critically Injured in East Lansing Cement Truck Crash
Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrian Critically Injured in East Lansing Cement Truck Crash

A pedestrian was critically injured after an East Lansing cement truck turned from Abbot Road onto Saginaw Street and hit the person crossing the intersection.

Jul 9, 2026
Nathan Matthews Dies After Van Buren County Traffic Stop
Civil Rights

Nathan Matthews Dies After Van Buren County Traffic Stop

Nathan Matthews, 41, died after a Van Buren County traffic stop and suspected ingestion of unknown substances. Michigan State Police are investigating.

Jul 9, 2026
Two Motorcycle Riders Seriously Injured in Monroe Township Crash
Motorcycle Accident

Two Motorcycle Riders Seriously Injured in Monroe Township Crash

Two motorcycle riders from Taylor were seriously injured after a crash involving a Kia Sportage on East Albain Road in Monroe Township.

Jul 9, 2026
Tammy Morris-Robinson, Robert Robinson and Darron Trevino Named in Wrong-Way I-96 Crash
Car Accident

Tammy Morris-Robinson, Robert Robinson and Darron Trevino Named in Wrong-Way I-96 Crash

Ottawa County deputies identified Tammy Morris-Robinson, Robert Robinson and Darron Trevino after a suspected alcohol-related wrong-way I-96 crash.

Jul 9, 2026
Oceana County Crash Kills Driver, Seriously Injures Passenger
Car Accident

Oceana County Crash Kills Driver, Seriously Injures Passenger

Michigan State Police said a 22-year-old driver died and a 40-year-old passenger was seriously injured after a vehicle left South Oceana Drive and hit a utility pole.

Jul 9, 2026
E-Bike Rider Dies After SUV Crash Near Edmore in Montcalm County
Bicycle Accident

E-Bike Rider Dies After SUV Crash Near Edmore in Montcalm County

A 67-year-old Edmore man died after deputies said his e-bike was hit by an SUV on Neff Road near M-46 in Home Township.

Jul 9, 2026
Teen Moped Rider Critically Injured in Detroit Crash at Vassar and Outer Drive
Moped Accident

Teen Moped Rider Critically Injured in Detroit Crash at Vassar and Outer Drive

A Detroit moped crash at Vassar and Outer Drive left a 16-year-old rider in critical condition after police said he went through a stop sign.

Jul 9, 2026
Michigan prisoner asks judge for transfer from Women's Huron Valley amid medical concerns
Civil Rights

Michigan prisoner asks judge for transfer from Women's Huron Valley amid medical concerns

A Michigan prisoner is asking a federal judge to order her transfer from Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, citing worsening medical concerns.

Jul 8, 2026

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