Murder Charges Handed Down For Driver Of Fleeing Car The Killed 2 Detroit Children
Investigators say Lorenzo Harris was fleeing from police at around 95 miles an hour when he hit and killed a six-year-old boy and his three-year-old sister.
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Investigators say Lorenzo Harris was fleeing from police at around 95 miles an hour when he hit and killed a six-year-old boy and his three-year-old sister.
His decade-long criminal past includes prison time and resisting police, assault, weapons and stolen property offenses.
Two children are dead and three others are hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle that was fleeing from police in Detroit.
"It was something that nobody would really wanna see."
Police say the 19-year-old was riding his bike in the westbound lanes when he was struck from behind by a pick-up truck.
The man was working underneath the vehicle when it suddenly rolled back, pinning him to the ground.
An accident on the city's east side claims the life of a motorcyclist.
Police say a motorcyclist was killed when a vehicle involved in a crash nearby veered into his bike.
Four potholes, including one measuring 4.3 feet by 13.6 feet, were east of the crash scene in Oakland County's Lyon Township.
Authorities are investigating after a 56-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash at a traffic light that had apparently been out of service for days.
The 68-year-old woman was accidentally run over by her own SUV while her 6-year-old grandchild was inside the vehicle.
John Kelsey of Stockbridge was found guilty Tuesday of first-degree fleeing police.
Two men died instantly in the Saturday accident.
Witnesses say the man stepped out from the center median into Eureka road and was struck and killed.
Michigan State Police confirm a double-fatal crash that occurred Saturday morning along 29 Mile Rd. in Macomb County's Ray Township involving a flatbed truck and a box truck.
An 84-year-old Huron County man apparently has drowned after his riding lawnmower rolled into a water-filled ditch.
A 23-year-old woman whose car struck and killed a bicyclist north of Lansing has been barred from using a cellphone while on probation for two years.
The operator tried to stop the train and sounded its whistle and yelled at the man, but he didn't move.
A 58-year old Canton man died Tuesday morning when he was hit by a semi truck along eastbound M-14.
Police have shut down M-14 to investigate a fatal accident involving a pedestrian.
Police say a 21-year-old man who was killed in a crash Downriver was racing his motorcycle and driving on only one wheel when he was struck by another vehicle.
The man was turning onto northbound Groesbeck Highway when he was struck by another vehicle.
One person is dead in a head-on crash on Seven Mile Road, east of Telegraph in Detroit.
The 20-year-old motorcyclist and a 78-year-old man were killed in the crash.
Police say the 16-year-old lost control of his car, crossed the median and caused a head-on crash that killed three people.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the Wildcats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.
Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling hit two-run homers and drove in three runs apiece, and the Detroit Tigers powered their way to an 11-6, rain-shortened victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Severe storms swept through Southeast Michigan Saturday evening amid reports of damaged houses and downed trees in parts.
Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the Wildcats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.
Teenagers took over downtown Detroit on Friday night, marking the second time in two weeks of such a gathering. The trend has become popular in cities across the country.
A 60-year-old mid-Michigan resident has been sentenced to 1 year of probation for their role in an identity theft and unclaimed property fraud scheme that totaled more than $500,000, the state's Department of Attorney General said Friday.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the Wildcats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.
Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling hit two-run homers and drove in three runs apiece, and the Detroit Tigers powered their way to an 11-6, rain-shortened victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Michigan is taking on Arizona in the Final Four Saturday night with a national championship berth on the line. CBS News Detroit went to the team hotel to capture the sights, sounds and emotions coming from fans ahead of the game.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Below average temps for the beginning of the week
For the second time in two weeks, teens took over downtown Detroit. The "teen takeover" trend has become popular in cities across the country. Veronica Ortega is hearing from Detroit business owners on how the trend is impacting them.
Along with Michigan men's basketball players, Wolverines fans are getting ready for Saturday's matchup. Many traveled to Indianapolis to watch the team try to punch their ticket to the national title game. CBS News Detroit's Jack Springgate reports from the team hotel.
Residents in Monroe County are seeing damaged homes and large downed trees after severe storms rolled through the area on Saturday afternoon. Julia Avant reports from Whiteford Township.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.