Traffic Incidents

Published January 25, 2021

Father, daughter die from injures after crash, while son survives

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A crash involving a commercial vehicle and a pickup truck Jan. 19 at the intersection of 21 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue claimed the lives of a father and daughter.

Published January 11, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Car crash causes sinkhole in Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Both directions of Schoenherr Road were closed Dec. 16 and Dec. 17 between 21 Mile and 22 Mile roads in Shelby Township for emergency road repairs after a vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant and caused a sinkhole.

Published December 23, 2020

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Pedestrian listed in critical condition after being struck on Haggerty Road

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — At approximately 7:05 p.m. Dec. 22, the Oakland County Crash Reconstruction Unit assisted deputies with an investigation of a pedestrian injury that occurred on Haggerty Road near Crumb Road.

Clinton Township police are investigating a Dec. 19 traffic incident involving a pedestrian at Cottrell Street and Harper Avenue.

Published December 21, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by pickup truck

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A pedestrian is in critical condition after reportedly being hit by a pickup truck.

Published October 16, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Reward offered to find vehicle that fatally hit pedestrian in Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is searching for a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian in Shelby Township and fled the scene at approximately 10:20 p.m. Oct. 1.

Published October 15, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Warren motorcyclist, 19, dies after colliding with truck in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — An investigation into the death of a local motorcyclist is ongoing.

Published October 13, 2020

Farmington Press

Police say alcohol, visibility contribute to fatal crash on M-5

FARMINGTON HILLS — A fatal crash along the M-5 highway, near Halsted Road, has taken the life of a 24-year-old Hamtramck man.

Published October 8, 2020

Warren Weekly

Driver killed in Hoover Road head-on crash

WARREN — A Warren man died after a midday head-on collision on Hoover Road, north of 12 Mile Road, on Oct. 5.

Published October 2, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham man struck by vehicle, dies on Maple

BIRMINGHAM — According to police, a 30-year-old Birmingham man died after being struck by a vehicle at Maple Road and Coolidge Highway in the early morning hours of Sept. 22.

Published October 1, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

First-ever Lakers Online principal takes the helm

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Despite being in a position that didn’t even exist a year ago, Jennifer Bennett’s new job with the West Bloomfield School District is now among the most important in the district.

Published September 25, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Harper Woods man charged in fatal I-94 hit and run

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A Harper Woods man is facing charges of failing to stop at the scene of an accident when at fault in connection with a hit-and-run accident that killed a 26-year-old Macomb County Department of Roads employee.

Published September 23, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Suspect in fatal I-94 hit and run turns himself in

UPDATE: Michigan State Police reported that a suspect had turned himself into the St. Clair Shores Police Department around 2 p.m. Sept. 23. Detectives have interviewed the suspect, a 51-year-old man from Harper Woods, who was in police custody as of Sept. 23. Pending the conclusion of the investigation, the case will be sent to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office for review.

Published September 22, 2020

Woodward Talk

Pleasant Ridge reviews Woodward Heights traffic calming study

PLEASANT RIDGE — In the middle of the summer, the city of Pleasant Ridge tested traffic-calming projects on Woodward Heights.

Published September 22, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak police say narcotics involved in case of driver who hit pedestrian, fled

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 10:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Royal Oak police officers on patrol observed a 2013 GMC Terrain run a red light and nearly strike a vehicle at South Main and Fourth streets.

Published September 22, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Construction worker killed in I-94 hit and run in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Michigan State Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed a hit-and-run incident that killed a construction worker Sept. 21 to reach out and share what they saw.

Published September 21, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Local residents concerned about speeding in residential areas

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A local Shelby Township family is worried about the safety risks that are being taken with vehicles zooming up and down their street.