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Alcohol believed to be factor after semi crashes into vehicle on Michigan freeway, police say
(CBS DETROIT) - Authorities believe alcohol was a factor in a Michigan crash where a semi-truck crashed into a vehicle that had its hazards on while stopped in a freeway lane, officials said. At 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, a Flint Township officer was dispatched to northbound I-75 near Miller Road for a road hazard. Drivers called 911 to report that a vehicle was occupied and parked in one of the lanes of travel with its hazard lights on. While the officer was responding to the scene, a semi-truck rear-ended the stopped vehicle, causing the semi-truck to roll over and strike the median, police said. The officer immediately rendered aid and located the occupant of the vehicle that was rear-ended, a 29-year-old who was seriously injured. The officer also found the driver of the semi-truck, who was entrapped in his vehicle and allegedly complaining about sustaining minor injuries. The driver was pulled out of the truck and taken to safety. Paramedics arrived and treated both individuals before taking them to a local hospital. The roadway was shut down for several hours as authorities investigated and cleaned up. Authorities believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.
Woman facing super drunk charges for wrong-way crash on I-75
BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Bay County woman faces super drunk charges in connection with a deadly wrong-way crash that claimed the lives of two men from Genesee County. The crash happened back in March, when investigators say a 41-year-old woman from Pinconning was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of I-75 near Salzburg Road in Monitor Township.
12-year-old girl dies in Flint shooting
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Editor’s note: Flint Police previously reported to TV5 the girl was 13 years old, but has now confirmed she is 12 years old. A 12-year-old girl is dead after she was shot in Flint Tuesday night, according to the Flint Police Department. Flint Police officers...
Woman critical, dog dies after pedestrian crash in Grand Blanc
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WJRT) - A 64-year-old woman sustained major injuries and her dog died after they were hit by a car while crossing Grand Blanc Road on Monday afternoon. The Grand Blanc City Police Department says the woman, who investigators did not identify, was crossing Grand Blanc Road with her dog near Davis Street when a 72-year-old man from Grand Blanc hit them with his car.
Genesee County sheriff challenged by newcomer in August election
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson will be challenged by newcomer Jeff Salzeider for sheriff in the August 2024 primary election. Both candidates are vying to be elected to a four-year term as Genesee County Sheriff in the Aug. 6 primary. Swanson, the popular Genesee County...
Officer and son charged in car crash
MACOMB COUNTY — The Almont Police Department is in the news once again, weeks after a controversial departure of a former Chief and a lawsuit by a former department officer. Former Chief Andy Martin had announced what he called his “retirement.” However, village officials said a separation agreement had been reached with Martin, following a lawsuit that had been filed against the village, with Martin also named in the suit.
ATV rider injured after crash in Flint intersection
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - One person was injured after an ATV and a car crashed in Flint on Tuesday evening. The crash was reported around 6:45 p.m. at the intersection of Dartmouth Street and Forest Hill Avenue. An ATV went through the intersection and hit the side of a car, which had a broken side window.
Flint Police Department is asking for help finding a missing person
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The Flint Police Department is asking for the public's help with finding a missing person. Police say that 28-year-old D'Margio Izeon Phipps, or "Odie," was last seen at Carriage Town Mission in the 600 block of Garland Street in Flint on July 1. Phipps was last seen wearing jeans and a casual t-shirt.
Waterford mother and two sons killed in Elba Township vehicle rollover
The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office reports that a mother and her two children tragically died this weekend after their vehicle overturned into a creek. The 32-year-old mother was identified as Jenee Suddeth from Waterford, and she had been traveling with her sons, ages 9 and 12, at the time of the crash. Deputies were summoned to the scene on Lippincott Road in Elba Township shortly before 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. The accident, which occurred east of Lake Nepessing Road in Lapeer County, was reported by a witness, who told investigators that the vehicle had gone off the road before overturning into a creek.
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