Tesla crashes into Michigan State trooper on auto-pilot

Michigan State Police said the 22-year-old was traveling on I-96 using in a Tesla with the autopilot function on when it collided with a police car that had pulled over after a separate crash.

U.S. highway safety agency investigating Tesla crash in Detroit after it T-boned semi-truck

An incident last week when a Tesla drove straight into a semi-trucks, critically injuring both occupants, is similar to two other incidents in Florida that involved Teslas driving beneath tractor-trailers.

Tesla t-bones semi-truck in Detroit, gets wedged under trailer

Both the passenger and driver were conveyed to a hospital after crashing into the semi-truck early Thursday morning.

Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge move to reduce travel lanes on Woodward Avenue

Two Metro Detroit cities have approved a grant application to improve Woodward Avenue by shrinking travel lanes and increasing cycling and pedestrian space. The construction would happen along with planned improvements from MDOT.

Crash closes I-96 EB at ML King in Detroit

A serious crash has caused a complete closure of I-96 eastbound at ML King in Detroit Friday night.

Traffic deaths surge in 2020 despite lockdown orders keeping drivers home

Pandemic-related lockdowns gave many people a reason to stay home last year. But for those that did venture out, they found open lanes that only invited reckless driving.

Lincoln Park mother of 2 killed in I-96 crash, suspect has multiple license suspensions

Police said the victim's car was rear-ended by a Chevrolet Traverse, causing significant damage and killing her. The two children in the car were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

I-94 closed from I-75 to Conner for MDOT bridge demo this weekend

All lanes will be closed on I-94 between I-75 and Conner Avenue starting Friday night. All lanes are expected to reopen by Monday, Feb. 22 at 5 a.m.

Semi-truck with trailer of cows overturns in crash on ramp from I-94 to I-75

The driver - hauling 38 cows - lost control and overturned on the ramp from westbound I-94 to southbound I-75 a little after 3 p.m. The freeway ramp will be closed for several hours, according to Michigan State Police. 

Massive I-75 modernization continues this weekend with freeway closures and bridge demolitions

Drivers will want to avoid the major highway this weekend as road crews will completely shut down all lanes from 8 Mile to I-696 for two bridge demolitions scheduled. Some ramp closures will remain in effect until the end of the year.

Plenty of Detroit area freeway closures to watch this weekend

As the winter comes to an end and construction season begins, the I-75 Modernization Project is kicking back into gear. But that isn't the only thing to keep an eye on driving around this weekend.

Massive sinkhole opens up in west Detroit after water main break

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department said a leak sprung from the water main below, which over time eroded the soil base beneath the pavement. The ground eventually collapsed.

I-96 freeway back open after wild scene results in 3 dead

Two people died by gunfire while a third was struck by a non-involved vehicle as they were fleeing the scene late Monday night. Michigan State Police shut down a portion of the road for hours.

Michigan state trooper arrests driver after he struck police SUV and fled scene

With traffic backed up on the I-275 ramp, a driver attempted to bypass stopped vehicles when he came up a state trooper waiting for a tow truck. The driver attempted to wedge himself between police and a semi-truck, hitting both.