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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Semi Driver Blacked Out Before Crashing into Condo

The crash took place Tuesday in the 21 Mile and Garfield area.

A semi truck driver who crashed into a Macomb Township condominium complex Tuesday told deputies he blacked out before the accident, police said Wednesday. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said the Farmington Hills man was taken to the hospital to be treated after he told police at the scene of the medical episode. He was not believed to have suffered injuries in the crash. Two people inside the condo at the time were unharmed. The condos affected by the crash were evacuated because the structure was unstable, ClickonDetroit reported from the scene. The accident took place on Warwick Drive off Garfield between Hall Road and 21 Mile.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Alleged Drunken Driver Crashes into Vehicle, Sideswipes Police Car

The New Haven driver was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated and carrying a concealed weapon.

Chesterfield Township police are investigating a three-car accident involving a sheriff's patrol car late Wednesday at the St. Clair County-Macomb County border, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office. At approximately, 11:15 p.m., a St. Clair County Sheriff's patrol vehicle was traveling westbound on Marine City Highway en route to Interstate 94.  "The car was heading through the intersection of County Line Road when a vehicle heading eastbound went into the turn lane, struck a vehicle from behind, then veered into the path of the patrol unit," the Sheriff's Office stated in a news release. "The patrol unit was sideswiped." Uninjured, the deputies inside the car then checked on the occupants of the other two cars. They saw …

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Elderly Macomb Twp. Woman Remains in Serious Condition After 21 Mile Crash

Shelby Township police continue to investigate a crash on 21 Mile Road Monday that killed a 51-year-old Shelby Township woman and injured a 73-year-old Macomb Township woman.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

UPDATE: Crash Kills Woman; Seriously Injures Another

Police continue to investigate a crash on 21 Mile Road Monday that killed a 51-year-old Shelby Township woman and injured a 73-year-old Macomb Township woman.

A 51-year-old Shelby Township woman died and a 73-year-old Macomb Township woman was seriously injured in a crash Monday just after 5 p.m. on 21 Mile Road, near the M-53 overpass. Earlier today, police had said in a press release that the crash on 21 Mile Road sent two people to the hospital in serious condition. However, a revised release reports that the Shelby Township woman died as a result of her injuries. Preliminary investigations reveal the Shelby Township woman driving a Chrysler Sebring was headed eastbound when she crossed over the center line to the left and hit a trailer, which was pulled by a vehicle heading westbound. The Sebring struck a Chevrolet Malibu that was behind the trailer, heading westbound. The 73-year-old Macomb…

Friday, November 18, 2011

Update: Macomb Twp. Teen Seriously Injured in Hall Road Crash

The Shelby Township police said they are continuing their investigation into what caused a serious car accident on Hall Road and Hayes.

A Macomb Township teenage girl was seriously injured Wednesday evening in a two-vehicle crash on Hall Road and Hayes. The accident occurred in front of the Meijer parking lot at approximately 5:30 p.m. The teen was the passenger in one of the vehicles involved. She was transported to Henry Ford Hospital where she remains in serious condition. Firefighters told Patch two others were treated at the scene.  The incident remains under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact Sgt. Cazabon at the Shelby Township Police Department at 586-731-2121 Ext. 423.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Ray Township Clerk Killed in 27 Mile Road Combine Accident

The Ray Township clerk, Kenneth Artman, 58, was struck by an International farm combine Sunday when the front of the combine was hit by another vehicle.

A 58-year-old Ray Township man died from injuries sustained in an accident Sunday at approximately 9:23 p.m. on 27 Mile Road, east of Hayes in Ray Township. The driver of a 2002 Dodge PT Cruiser was traveling eastbound on 27 Mile Road when the vehicle struck the front of a farm combine that was stopped on 27 Mile Road, according to the Macomb County Sheriff. Kenneth Artman, 58, who served as the elected clerk of Ray Township, was standing next to the combine when the collision occurred and was struck by the combine on impact, according to the sheriff. Artman was transported to Henry Ford Hospital in Clinton Township where he died from injuries sustained in the crash. Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said his department is continuing to …

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Macomb Teen Hits, Kills Clinton Township Bicyclist

Clinton Township Police report a 16-year-old Macomb Township teen hit and killed a 39-year-old Clinton Township bicyclist Tuesday night.

A 39-year-old Clinton Township bicyclist was hit and killed Tuesday night in the area of Garfield and 19 Mile roads, according to Clinton Township Police. The driver, a 16-year-old Macomb Township teen, did not see the bicyclist riding in the middle of the road in the dark, reports the Detroit Free Press. The accident occured shortly after 10 p.m., as both were travelling east on 19 Mile Road just west of Garfield Road, according to police. The cyclist was in the left lane of the two eastbound lanes when he was hit, the Free Press reports. The cyclist was taken to Henry Ford Hospital and pronounced dead at 10:28 p.m., according to Free Press reports. The teen, who did stop following the accident, was not cited in connection with the crash …

sandie smith

4:13 am on Friday, October 28, 2011

I can't imagine how horrible this is for both the families. Drivers have to pay attentions, but bikers and walkers, and joggers also have to realize that when it's dark and they need to watch out for cars as well and stay off the roads, If there are no street lights sometimes by the time your headlights hit you it can be too late. I've had some scary events happen to me, luckily they weren't too …   more ›

Friday, October 21, 2011

Berville Man, 21, Killed in North Avenue Crash

Jacob Dubaere was driving southbound on North Avenue, when the 1989 Ford Ranger he was driving crossed the center lane into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on with a 2003 Mazda minivan traveling north.

A 21-year-old Berville man died Friday from injuries sustained in a multiple car accident on North Avenue between 23 and 24 Mile roads. Jacob Dubaere was driving southbound on North Avenue with his twin brother, Joshua Dubaere, of Washington Township, when the 1989 Ford Ranger they were traveling in crossed the center lane into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on with a 2003 Mazda minivan traveling north, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. A third vehicle, a 1993 Chevy S-10 pickup, also traveling north, rear-ended the minivan. Both Jacob and Joshua Dubaere were transported to Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center with critical injuries. The driver, Jacob Dubaere, was later pronounced dead at Mount Clemens Regional Medical …

candy schroeder

10:02 am on Saturday, October 22, 2011

my thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this tragic time.my family just went thru the same thing 2 wks ago .my twin nieces were the girls in that horrible crash in yale.our precious brittany didnt make it and brianna was critical.she was intensive care for 2 wks .she came home on fri the 21st.she still has a long road to recover.so prayer does help and please stay strong .if you need to …   more ›

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

VIDEO: Shelby Superstar Dog Wins Bark-A-Bout Dog Dock Diving Games

Shelby Township's Crash takes first place at Bark-A-Bout's Ultimate Air Dog competition Sunday.

Bark A Bout Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Competition scores: Novice Division 1st Jill Griffet with Tempest 9’01” 2nd Dan Hardy with Harrison, 7’06” 3rd  Linda Forkin with Calie, 7’03” tied for 3rd place with Fay Longhofer with Wolf at 7’03” Junior Division 1st Kristen Bisby with Sydney 15’09” 2nd Russ Scott with Spirit 15’04” 3rd Paul and Victoria Goike with Dante, 15’00” Senior Division 1st Wayne Merrifield with Lily, 19’02” 2nd Leah Nawrock with Sandbar, 19’01” 3rd April Mendlewski with Sandy, 18’08” Master Division 1st Sharon Atkins with Harry, 21’09” 2nd Russ Scott with Blurr, 21’05” 3rd Stephanie Leonard with Fenway, 20’10” Ultimate Division 1st Chip Baker with Crash, 27’07” 2nd Charlotte Pond with Howard, 24’01”

Carol Kalvelage

10:57 pm on Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Thank you for covering this great event! Dock Diving is a blast.   more ›

Friday, October 7, 2011

Head-On Crash Cleared; No Serious Injuries Reported

No serious injuries were reported during a head-on collision at 23 Mile and Hayes roads Friday afternoon.

The Shelby Township police responded to a head-on crash on 23 Mile and Hayes roads Friday afternoon.  The crash occurred just before 3 p.m., according to witnesses. The Shelby police told Patch the crash scene was cleared within 20 minutes and traffic has resumed at the intersection. No serious injuries were reported, and police have not said how many vehicles were involved in the crash. There is no word on how the crash happened.

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