2 Killed, Baby Critically Injured In Thanksgiving Weekend Crashes In Detroit
A three-week old girl remains hospitalized as police release the names of two people killed in a pair of accidents over the holiday weekend in Detroit.
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A three-week old girl remains hospitalized as police release the names of two people killed in a pair of accidents over the holiday weekend in Detroit.
Police are investigating a deadly accident that shut down the eastbound lanes of I-94 on Detroit's east side for hours.
A 40-year-old man has pleaded guilty to causing a chain-reaction crash that killed a 13-year-old boy.
A 43-year-old firefighter is facing charges for allegedly killing a 17-year-old girl in a head-on crash that authorities say was fueled by alcohol.
A second driver was hurt in the accident, early Saturday morning.
Authorities are hoping a $2,500 cash reward will be enough to encourage someone to speak up and turn in the driver responsible for the hit-and-run death of a Central Michigan University student earlier this month.
Police say the driver stopped at the scene and indicated they "never saw her prior to the impact."
Detroit's Osborn High School is mourning the loss of past and present classmates, who were among four people killed in a weekend crash on the city's east side.
"We have found some breaches in department policy and right now, there's no indication that the reason for the pursuit was justified," said Craig.
Police say arrow boards on both road commission vehicles were activated.
A weather advisory was in effect at the time, and wind gusts of up to 50 mph were reported.
It happened Thursday afternoon on the southbound side of the freeway at Michigan Ave.
Police say the series of events unfolded after the man ran a red light at the corner of Outer Drive and Van Dyke.
George McCree is now being held responsible in the death of 48-year-old Lawanna Durrett.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office says Chana Woods was under the influence of drugs at the time of Saturday's crash.
It happened at Lapeer Road and Drahner Road in Oxford.
The man was taken to a local hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.
According to police, the teenage boy was traveling on westbound 16 Mile when he lost control of his burgundy 1999 Jeep.
Of those who were killed, three were thrown from the bus, one was partially ejected and the other two died inside.
According to reports, more than 20 migrant workers were on the bus.
The dean of students said classroom damage at the school was "shocking" to see.
Prosecutors say Kimberly Garrett used heroin, cocaine and Xanax before she struck Kayale Fruge on June 20
Ryan Tsatsos was walking to his residence hall with friends just after midnight Sunday when he was struck i
The Allegan County sheriff's department says 17-year-old Devon Smiley was found dead early Sunday at the scene of the crash in Ganges Township.
Police said Cathy Williams was headed westbound on I-94 when her SUV veered off the road.
Authorities say officers spotted nearly a dozen empty bottles and one partially full bottle on the car's passenger side.
The road commission says it is investigating the incident and confirmed that the person driving the truck is an employee.
Police Chief Issa Shahin issued a statement on Thursday, saying that teen takeovers and reckless driving will not be tolerated, as they pose safety hazards for both participants and the neighborhoods where they occur.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
The FBI has arrested a Macomb County, Michigan, man accused of violating federal gun laws and possessing a rifle with a written phrase once said by the Oxford High School shooter.
Nessel said the decision came after her office and the city filed a lawsuit, arguing that Romulus was not an "appropriate place of detention for numerous reasons."
More than 100 people showed up for a party in the 300 block of Westchester Way on June 13.
One man is dead, and four juveniles were arrested after an early-morning police chase ended in a deadly crash near the Warren-Detroit border.
William Smith was sentenced in April 2025 to 19 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Authorities say officers spotted nearly a dozen empty bottles and one partially full bottle on the car's passenger side.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Nessel said the decision came after her office and the city filed a lawsuit, arguing that Romulus was not an "appropriate place of detention for numerous reasons."
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
Tornadoes were reported in Illinois, Iowa and several other states Wednesday as severe weather slammed a large swath of the Midwest and Southeast.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
The Detroit Tigers were without two players in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, missing outfielder Wenceel Perez due to a freak accident and second baseman Gleyber Torres with an oblique strain.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
A Little League in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was struck with field vandalism and the danger of closing. Now, thanks to the community and a popular social media influencer, the league is thriving.
What have only been renderings so far now jump off the page with the first 3D model of DCFC's future home.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
A new retail experience is opening in the heart of downtown Detroit.
A White House spokesperson says Vice President JD Vance was no longer traveling to Switzerland, saying plans for the upcoming talks to end the war have not been finalized and that the U.S. delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity.
Sunny skies will wrap up our week with some rain chances at times this weekend.
Plans to convert a Romulus, Michigan, warehouse into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center have slowed after Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the agency abandoned the project following a lawsuit.
Authorities in Detroit are searching for a suspect in connection with an arson at a vacant home on the city's west side.