Michigan driver crashes car after suffering medical emergency, police say

A 71-year-old Michigan man is in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, causing him to strike a utility pole in Macomb County.

• Dec 5, 2025

Michigan man found guilty in fatal M-53 crash that killed 2 women

Jose Medina-Hernandez, 33, was charged with two counts of moving violation causing death. Both are one-year misdemeanors.

• Dec 12, 2024

Major road construction project begins on M-53 in Macomb County

MDOT said M-53 between 27 Mile & 34 Mile roads will be down to one lane until Aug 24.

• Jun 10, 2024

Ohio Woman Dies In Car Crash On M-53 In Sterling Heights, Police Say

A 21-year-old Ohio woman has died following a vehicle crash Thursday morning in Sterling Heights.

• Mar 17, 2022

23-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured In Crash On M-53 In Shelby Township

The northbound side of the highway was closed for several hours for an accident investigation.

• Aug 8, 2017

Driver Seriously Injured After Being Thrown From Car On M-53

Authorities say a man was seriously injured after being thrown from his vehicle during a crash on Van Dyke Freeway.

• Mar 13, 2015

Thousands Of Pickle Jars Litter Van Dyke Ave.

A semi truck carrying 38,000 pounds of empty pickle jars flipped over while coming out of the roundabout at Van Dyke and M-53.

• May 15, 2013

Roll Over Accident Held Up Traffic On M-53

A roll over accident caused a major traffic jam along M-53 Van Dyke Freeway in Sterling Heights Wednesday morning.

• Sep 7, 2011

Teens May Be To Blame For M-53 Crash

A 19-year-old Imlay City woman remains hospitalized after being in the crash believed to be caused by a group of teens throwing rocks at passing cars.

• Aug 11, 2011