U.S. "fondness for tall SUVs and pickups" compounds risks to pedestrians
The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
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The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
A 72-year-old man is in grave condition after being struck by a motorist at a crosswalk early Sunday.
A 30-year-old man is in the hospital after being struck by a motorist while running across a highway in Metro Detroit, police say.
A 57-year-old man is in critical condition after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street in Port Huron
A 42-year-old man has died after he was hit by an SUV while walking along a Monroe County road Wednesday evening, officials said.
An 81-year-old Michigan woman crashed her car into a garage and then hit a man in the yard of another residence.
Community members are calling for more after another child was struck by a vehicle in Hamtramck in over a month.
A 42-year-old Michigan woman is in critical condition after she was hit while trying to cross a Metro Detroit street early Wednesday morning.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department is trying to identify a man who was struck by a vehicle while walking early Thursday morning.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating after an 18-year-old woman was hit by a truck and critically injured early Sunday morning.
The Shelby Township Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a car in the parking lot of a Shelby Township Target store over the weekend.
Authorities in Michigan are searching for a couple who left a restaurant without paying their bill and then ran over a waitress when she tried to confront them, police said.
A 68-year-old man from Detroit was killed after he was struck by a vehicle in Redford Township Monday morning.
Police do not believe distracted driving was a factor but are investigating whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash.
The Canton Public Safety Department is investigating after a 33-year-old pedestrian was hit by two vehicles and killed Wednesday morning.
The Taylor Police Department is investigating after a bicyclist was struck by a semi-truck Tuesday afternoon.
The Detroit Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection to a hit-and-run that killed a 29-year-old woman last month.
A 58-year-old Pontiac man died after being struck by a vehicle driven by an Oakland County Sheriff's Office detective.
A child is in critical condition after being hit by a car Sunday morning, police said.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying the driver of an SUV who fatally injured a pedestrian early this morning and then fled the scene.
A 44-year-old pedestrian was killed Sunday after being struck by two vehicles in Macomb Township.
A 58-year-old pedestrian is in critical condition after a hit-and-run in Dearborn on Thursday.
A man was fatally struck by a vehicle on I-96 near I-75 after running out of gas and tripping in the road when he was returning to his vehicle, state police said.
Police say a Franklin Middle School student was killed Tuesday after being struck by a bus in Wayne.
Cade Cunningham had 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Friday night.
In Oakland County, Michigan, some scammers are working hard to make sure their pockets end up delightful this holiday season.
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.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
The Plymouth Township Police Department says it is investigating a "suspicious situation" after a man allegedly approached two middle school students while holding a pocket knife.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
Cade Cunningham had 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Friday night.
In Oakland County, Michigan, some scammers are working hard to make sure their pockets end up delightful this holiday season.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Cade Cunningham had 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Friday night.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Businesses in Oakland County are dealing with customers using fake cash this holiday shopping season. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey spoke with a business owner in Oxford whose store was hit.
An 88-year-old Army veteran from Michigan went viral after sharing his story about having to find work after losing his pension. After a GoFundMe raised over $1 million, Ed Bambas was surprised with the check on Friday.
Light snow arrives on Sunday morning to kick off a week of on-and-off snow showers.
For this week's Furry Fridays, meet Zade and Pumpkin! You can find these two pets and more at Michigan Humane.
A University of Michigan professor is getting national recognition for her research aimed at relieving depression symptoms in people living with multiple sclerosis, and she's doing it not with antidepressants or pharmaceuticals, but with technology and nature.