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Pedestrian hospitalized after M-89 crash in Otsego Township
Pedestrian Accident Oct 9, 2026

Pedestrian hospitalized after M-89 crash in Otsego Township

A pedestrian was hospitalized after an SUV hit them on M-89 at Cross Oaks Mall Drive in Otsego Township on Oct. 8. The driver wasn't injured.

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Pedestrian killed on U.S. 12 in Woodstock Township
Pedestrian Accident Oct 9, 2026

Pedestrian killed on U.S. 12 in Woodstock Township

A 50-year-old Addison man died after a car hit him on U.S. 12 near Briggs Highway in Woodstock Township. Michigan State Police are investigating.

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Woman killed in crash involving Ottawa County deputy
Emergency Vehicle Accident Oct 9, 2026

Woman killed in crash involving Ottawa County deputy

A Zeeland woman died in a three-vehicle crash involving an Ottawa County deputy on 96th Avenue. The deputy was injured while responding to another crash.

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Woman rescued from burning SUV in Fruitport Township
Car Accident Oct 9, 2026

Woman rescued from burning SUV in Fruitport Township

An officer and two bystanders rescued a 31-year-old woman from a burning SUV in Fruitport Township, helping her escape through a side window.

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Genoa Township woman, 79, killed by train
Pedestrian Accident Oct 8, 2026

Genoa Township woman, 79, killed by train

A 79-year-old Genoa Township woman was killed by a train near Chilson and Brighton roads on Oct. 7. Michigan State Police are investigating.

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Detroit police cruiser crash sends officer to hospital
Emergency Vehicle Accident Oct 8, 2026

Detroit police cruiser crash sends officer to hospital

At least one Detroit police officer was hospitalized after a pickup hit a cruiser at Seven Mile and Hoover. The driver was arrested at the scene.

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Driver seriously injured in Fillmore Township crash
Car Accident Oct 8, 2026

Driver seriously injured in Fillmore Township crash

A driver was seriously injured in a rear-end crash on Lincoln Road at 138th Avenue in Fillmore Township on Oct. 7. The pickup driver was not hurt.

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Driver seriously injured in M-40 rear-end crash
Car Accident Oct 8, 2026

Driver seriously injured in M-40 rear-end crash

A driver suffered serious injuries in an M-40 rear-end crash at 138th Avenue in Fillmore Township after hitting a pickup stopped to turn left Oct. 7.

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Man dies after Midland County school bus crash
Bus Accident Oct 8, 2026

Man dies after Midland County school bus crash

Dallan Walker Sweebe, 27, died after an Oct. 5 school bus crash in Midland County. Some bus occupants reported minor injuries and declined treatment.

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Three die after boat capsizes on Lake St. Clair
Boating Accident Oct 8, 2026

Three die after boat capsizes on Lake St. Clair

Three people died after a boat capsized near MacRay Harbor in Harrison Township on Lake St. Clair. A passenger swam to shore before an overnight search.

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Two injured in Inkster pedestrian crash including 12-year-old
Pedestrian Accident Oct 8, 2026

Two injured in Inkster pedestrian crash including 12-year-old

An Inkster pedestrian crash critically injured a man and seriously injured a 12-year-old girl near Inkster Road and Avondale Street on Oct. 8.

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