Official: Driver Behavior, Speed To Blame For 193 Vehicle Pileup On I-94
"People were driving too fast and following too closely on an icy freeway during a white-out."
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"People were driving too fast and following too closely on an icy freeway during a white-out."
Police are reviewing phone videos on social media that were shot by drivers and show a steady progression of vehicles sliding into to the semis and cars already stopped in the road.
After a devastating fatal 193 car pileup on Friday, I-94 between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo has reopened for traffic in both directions.
Equipment problems related to cold weather were affecting the acid cleanup, said First Lt. James Coleman of the Michigan State Police.
State police now say there were 193 vehicles involved, including dozens of semis.
Police say dozens of semi-trucks were involved, including one carrying fireworks, which ignited
Police say a man who died in a crash along I-94 in Detroit had been shot, and may have been involved in a road rage incident or another kind of dispute.
The driver was taken to St. John Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The sewage is "a mix of what we flush down the toilet." The stench was described as "horrendous."
Police say it was a head-on crash involving two vehicles.
Westbound I-94 was closed for about two hours in St. Clair County Monday morning after a semi truck hit a pedestrian.
An autopsy is scheduled for a man who was found dead in a car Saturday morning on the shoulder of eastbound I-94 near Oakwood Ave.
"I got up, came out on my porch and I looked and saw like 15 police cars."
Motorists traveling on I-94 on Detroit's east side got more of an amusement park ride than a smooth ride to work.
Traffic on Woodward Avenue over I-94 in Detroit has been reduced to three lanes as construction continues on the M-1 rail project.
I-94 will be closed between I-75 and M-10, beginning Friday night.
Motorists were urged to avoid the area.
Police say the man prompted a high-speed chase after stabbing his ex-girlfriend in the chest.
The woman was able to get out of her car and sat on the roof until first responders arrived on the scene.
The driver was airlifted to the University of Michigan Medical Center -- in critical condition -- after he was trapped in the truck's cab.
Company officials said the mall, which has a planned opening in 2016, will have shaded pedestrian concourses and architecture "inspired by the unique character of Detroit and southeast Michigan."
Officials were forced to close a popular section of I-94 after a vehicle rolled over just as the morning rush hour was getting underway.
Authorities have charged a Detroit woman and her boyfriend whose argument apparently prompted an alcohol-fueled, high-speed chase and crash on I-94 that killed four people last year.
I-94 was shut down for nearly four hours hours after a garbage truck smashed into another vehicle on I-94 in Harper Woods.
Last summer, MDOT spent $3.2 million on a project to install 330 new LED lights on a five-mile stretch of I-94. The problem is; the damn things don't work.
Highlands Detroit sits on the 71st and 72nd floors atop the historic Renaissance Center.
Officials and activists from across Southeast Michigan were in downtown Detroit on Wednesday, condemning the air strike on Iran.
Fire officials say it appears the man was using the auger to fill soil borings.
South of the state line in Ohio, drought conditions are much stronger and more entrenched.
Oakland County sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help identifying a man who robbed a lingerie store in Commerce Township last month.
The Pontiac School District said a teacher "no longer works for the district" in the aftermath of a video that appeared to show a verbal confrontation with a student.
Officials and activists from across Southeast Michigan were in downtown Detroit on Wednesday, condemning the air strike on Iran.
Highlands Detroit sits on the 71st and 72nd floors atop the historic Renaissance Center.
South of the state line in Ohio, drought conditions are much stronger and more entrenched.
Fire officials say it appears the man was using the auger to fill soil borings.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Officials and activists from across Southeast Michigan were in downtown Detroit on Wednesday, condemning the air strike on Iran.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
A network of satellites supported 300 rescues across the U.S. and its surrounding waters in 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday appointed former Dearborn Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed as Detroit's new chief public health officer.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell.
This past weekend was filled with the NCAA indoor track championships, including the Ivy League Championships held at the Nike Track at the Armory in New York City.
The Detroit Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.
Highlands Detroit opened its doors in 2019 atop the historic General Motors Renaissance Center, and as the RenCen embarks on a major renovation project, the restaurant has announced its closing date.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield's transition team hosted another community safety forum at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation.
Officials and activists from across Southeast Michigan were in downtown Detroit in front of the federal building on Wednesday, condemning the air strike on Iran. They are calling on congressional leaders to stop any further war.
Showers arrive tonight with heavier rain expected in the afternoon on Thursday.