Rise in 'preventable' traffic crashes leading to spike in serious injuries
This year there have been 23 fewer deaths - but 137 more people have been seriously injured in crashes. “There’s a lack of respect for other human beings right now," Shaw said.
This year there have been 23 fewer deaths - but 137 more people have been seriously injured in crashes. “There’s a lack of respect for other human beings right now," Shaw said.
Hit-and-run driver arrested for killing 14-year-old with autism on 696 freeway ramp
The 14-year-old, who has autism, had gone missing two hours previously, sometime around 2 a.m. By 4:25 a.m. that morning, the crash had been reported.
The 14-year-old, who has autism, had gone missing two hours previously, sometime around 2 a.m. By 4:25 a.m. that morning, the crash had been reported.
Michigan State Police redesigning red bubble on top of SUVs
The well-known red bubble that everyone recognizes onboard state police cruisers is getting a tune-up.
The well-known red bubble that everyone recognizes onboard state police cruisers is getting a tune-up.
State police trooper and K9 rescue woman lost for days in corn maze after crash
"Two steps in the corn and you’re disoriented, you have no idea where you’re at," said Trooper Jeff Schrieber.
"Two steps in the corn and you’re disoriented, you have no idea where you’re at," said Trooper Jeff Schrieber.
Trooper injured arresting Detroit Nike store suspect for $2,000 of merchandise he allegedly stole
The 35-year-old suspect allegedly stole the merchandise from the store on Woodward Avenue in downtown at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
The 35-year-old suspect allegedly stole the merchandise from the store on Woodward Avenue in downtown at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
MSP arrest 2 men with a rifle, brass knuckles and a dozen daggers in the car
Troopers pulled the driver over for drifting onto the shoulder of M-53 in Washington Township. MSP says his vehicle was also uninsured.
Troopers pulled the driver over for drifting onto the shoulder of M-53 in Washington Township. MSP says his vehicle was also uninsured.
MSP: Car crosses centerline, causing fatal crash on Dixie Highway
All vehicle occupants were transported to the hospital, said MSP.
All vehicle occupants were transported to the hospital, said MSP.
Madison Heights man charged with felony for flashing laser at state police helicopter
He is facing a felony punishable by prison time of up to five years and/or a fine of up to $10,000 for flying a beam of light or energy aimed at a plane or train.
He is facing a felony punishable by prison time of up to five years and/or a fine of up to $10,000 for flying a beam of light or energy aimed at a plane or train.
MSP Operation Care cracks down on dangerous and distracted driving on Fourth of July weekend
If you're on the road this weekend, you'll likely see more Michigan State Police troopers than usual as they work to crack down on dangerous drivers who are putting other people at risk.
If you're on the road this weekend, you'll likely see more Michigan State Police troopers than usual as they work to crack down on dangerous drivers who are putting other people at risk.
Southfield Freeway shooting leaves BMW with several bullet holes
A ShotSpotter alert also detected the gunfire, reporting at least eight shots were fired.
A ShotSpotter alert also detected the gunfire, reporting at least eight shots were fired.
State police cracking down on speeding drivers in June
An increase in cases of speeding is leading to more crashes where severe injuries and fatalities happen in Michigan and around the country.
An increase in cases of speeding is leading to more crashes where severe injuries and fatalities happen in Michigan and around the country.
Driver caught with drugs also had body armor, guns, and stacks of cash
Michigan State Police said a driver who was carraying a large amount of drugs was also found to be in possession of four guns (including a stolen one), body armor and thousands of dollars in cash.
Michigan State Police said a driver who was carraying a large amount of drugs was also found to be in possession of four guns (including a stolen one), body armor and thousands of dollars in cash.
MSP: Woman follows driver from Kalamazoo to Romulus, fires shots at car
Dispatchers stayed on the phone with the driver and started to guide them to the Metro South Post, said MSP.
Dispatchers stayed on the phone with the driver and started to guide them to the Metro South Post, said MSP.
Driver believed to have been on drugs hits MSP car in Taylor, police say
The Michigan State Police said a trooper who was responding to a crash had his lights and sirens on in Taylor when a passenger car cut across traffic and pulled in front of him before the car wound up on its side.
The Michigan State Police said a trooper who was responding to a crash had his lights and sirens on in Taylor when a passenger car cut across traffic and pulled in front of him before the car wound up on its side.
Driver killed in wrong-way crash on Southfield Freeway
A driver was killed Monday morning while driving the wrong way on the Southfield Freeway and hitting another car head-on.
A driver was killed Monday morning while driving the wrong way on the Southfield Freeway and hitting another car head-on.
I-94 hit-and-run leads to shooting by woman with CPL
A St. Clair Shores woman told investigators she was rear-ended by another driver on the westbound side of I-94 near I-75, just before 11 p.m.
A St. Clair Shores woman told investigators she was rear-ended by another driver on the westbound side of I-94 near I-75, just before 11 p.m.
MSP: Woman shot and killed in Legend Motors parking lot, suspect turns self in
Michigan State Police said this appears to have been a domestic homicide.
Michigan State Police said this appears to have been a domestic homicide.
40-year-old man charged with homicide in wrong-way 696 crash on Friday
A 40-year-old man has been charged with homicide charges after police said he drove drunk the wrong way 696, killing another driver last week.
A 40-year-old man has been charged with homicide charges after police said he drove drunk the wrong way 696, killing another driver last week.
'This is unbearable for any mother' Man killed by wrong-way driver on I-696
"This is unbearable for any mother, any family to go through this," said Maxine Willis, the victim's mother. "Still so unreal to think that his life was snatched out of a wrong-way driver."
"This is unbearable for any mother, any family to go through this," said Maxine Willis, the victim's mother. "Still so unreal to think that his life was snatched out of a wrong-way driver."
2 shot, 1 killed in Detroit freeway ramp shooting after leaving downtown club
That car was shot up early Monday morning as they entered I-75 from Brush Street. Before that, they were at the Annex Club where a fight sparked, unclear how the incidents are connected.
That car was shot up early Monday morning as they entered I-75 from Brush Street. Before that, they were at the Annex Club where a fight sparked, unclear how the incidents are connected.