Construction worker dies after car crash on I-75, MSP reminding drivers to pay attention
Michigan State Police are reminding drivers to keep their eyes on the road after a construction worker from Lincoln Park was hit and killed on I-75 by a driver who was not paying attention.
Driver recalls terrifying night during deadly I-96 crash in Ingham County
Westbound I-96 has reopened since a deadly fiery crash in Ingham County that happened over the weekend. One driver recounted that night, as her fiancé and one-year-old were in a separate car miles ahead in traffic when the crash occurred.
I-96 reopens in mid-Michigan after deadly fiery crash involving semi-truck Saturday night
Access to the westbound I-96 overpass near Webberville in Ingham County was restored Monday morning, state police said on social media. It took more than 24 hours to reopen the highway over M-52 after a semi-truck slammed into stopped traffic late Saturday night.
Man files $10M lawsuit against Michigan State Police for alleged drug planting conspiracy
An alleged drug planting conspiracy resulted in a man filing a $10 million lawsuit against the Michigan State Police (MSP).
Two Michigan State Police troopers hurt when impaired driver crashes into patrol car
“This crash could have been a lot worse. We are reminding drivers to not get behind the wheel while impaired," said MSP Lt. Mike Shaw. "There are too many other options available.”
“In case they have Instagram in heaven": Dan Kerstetter's wife says she'll still flood his inbox with memes
Dan Kerstetter's wife spoke on Friday during his funeral where she made a promise -- that she would continue to send him memes in case they have Instagram in heaven.
Michigan flags flying at half-staff on Friday to honor MSP officer Dan Kerstetter
Michigan State Police officer Dan Kerstetter was killed when he was rear-ended last week. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags to flly at half-staff to remember the officer.
MSP officer Dan Kerstetter dies after Friday crash: 'We are heartbroken'
Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Officer Dan Kerstetter passed away over the weekend after his organs were donated to help others.
Bedford teacher charged with felony criminal sexual conduct involving student
The 38-year-old teacher had sexual contact with a student on school property, at a local park, at a hotel, and at his home, police said.
Driver eating chicken wings rear ends MSP patrol vehicle in Detroit
A 73-year-old driver was issued a ticket for rear-ending a MSP trooper's patrol vehicle while eating chicken wings.
4 killed, 1 critically injured in wrong-way driver crash on I-75 in Royal Oak
Royal Oak Police advised MSP that the Volkswagen was on fire and there were numerous victims.
Argument on I-75 in Detroit leads to shooting
There were no physical injuries reported from the scene.
MSP replaces boy's bike after officer Mohamed Said's accused killer stole it to flee
The bike was stolen from a young boy who lived two blocks away from where Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said was fatally shot. MSP gave the boy and the other kids in his family new bicycles to make up for it.
State police: Electrical system equipment damaged by gunfire in 14 incidents, $10,000 reward
The incidents have caused more than $250,000 in damages over the past year.
MSP data: Michigan's crash rates fell in 2023; pedestrian, bike accidents rose
In 2023, Michigan saw a marginal decline in total road accidents and deaths, according to latest figures from Michigan State Police. However, crashes involving at-risk roadway users like pedestrians and cyclists saw an uptick of over 10%.
Jackson County school bus carrying special needs students crashes into semi-truck
The bus driver and three students were injured in the crash; they were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
State police helicopter tracks down speeding motorcyclist who hit speeds over 100 mph in Detroit
On Saturday MSP's Trooper 2 tracked down motorcyclist reaching speeds over 120 miles an hour driving who fled attempted traffic stops by state police cruisers.
2 dead, 19 others shot on Detroit's east side, state police confirm
Detroit Police and Michigan State Police are on the scene working to determine what happened.
MSP arrests man who threatened to shoot police, woman and himself in Royal Oak Twp.
When troopers arrived at the house, dispatchers could hear the man saying "if the police come in here, I’m shooting you, I’m shooting them, and myself," according to MSP Second District.
Deputy killed in Hillsdale County shooting, suspect killed by police
The suspect fled the scene and was later located by MSP. He was instructed to drop his weapon and instead exchanged gunshots with troopers, resulting in his death.