Tanker Overturns in Dixie Hwy and Telegraph Intersection Waterford, MI – This evening a tanker overturned on Dixie Highway and Telegraph Road, spilling fuel. The Waterford Regional Fire Department posted on Facebook, stating “Active incident Waterford Regional Fire Department over turned gasoline tanker Dixie Hwy and Telegraph Rd. Fire crews on scene with assistance from…
Vehicle Flips on West Cambourne Street in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Neighbors were surprised by the sound of a car striking a parked car on their street and flipping over. It happened just before midnight Thursday on West Cambourne Street, a quarter mile north of 9 Mile Road, west…
Rochester Hills Warning Drivers to be Cautious of Deer Rochester Hills, MI- As the seasons change and deer begin to be more active, the Deer Management Advisory Committee (DMAC) would like to remind drivers to be vigilant and keep an eye out for deer on the road. According to the Michigan State Police, each year,…
Crash on Woodward in Pontiac Overturns Vehicle, Damages Sheriff Cruiser (Aug. 3, 2018, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office) Pontiac, MI – At approximately 10:43 am today a Sheriff’s Office Detective was traveling north bound on Woodward Ave. in Pontiac. The Detective was being followed by another Sheriff’s Office Detective. Both were stopped for a red light…
9 Year Old Struck by Car on Auburn Road (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, July 6, 2018) Pontiac, MI- INCIDENT: 18:58 Hrs. – City of Pontiac – Pedestrian versus Automobile Personal Injury Accident / OCSO Crash Reconstruction Unit Assist – #18-126653 (UD-10) & #18-126693 (Crash Investigation) SUMMARY: Deputies responded along with the Waterford Regional Fire…
Move Over Law & Proposed Electronic Device Law Aim to Reduce Deaths (Drew Saunders, Feb. 5, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Cops, firefighters, ambulance drivers and tow truck operators run the risk of being run over every time they get out to help someone in trouble on the side of the road. Oakland County Sheriff…
Move Over Law & Proposed Electronic Device Law Aim to Reduce Deaths (Drew Saunders, Feb. 5, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Cops, firefighters, ambulance drivers and tow truck operators run the risk of being run over every time they get out to help someone in trouble on the side of the road. Oakland County Sheriff…
Move Over Law & Proposed Electronic Device Law Aim to Reduce Deaths (Drew Saunders, Feb. 5, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Cops, firefighters, ambulance drivers and tow truck operators run the risk of being run over every time they get out to help someone in trouble on the side of the road. Oakland County Sheriff…
Berkley Councilperson Kideckel Resigns After Fleeing Accident (City of Berkley, Jan. 29, 2018) Berkley, MI – On Monday, January 29, Alan H. Kideckel submitted his resignation from the Berkley City Council in writing to the City Clerk. Per Section 3.5 of the City Charter, the letter shall be acted upon by the council at its…
City Says Berkley Councilperson Kideckel Fled Accident Scene (City of Berkley, Jan. 27, 2018) Berkley, MI – In the early hours of January 1, 2018, Berkley Public Safety Officers responded to a reported vehicle accident that occurred in the area of Oakshire and Beverly, south of 12 Mile. It was reported that one of the…
City Says Berkley Councilperson Kideckel Fled Accident Scene (City of Berkley, Jan. 27, 2018) Berkley, MI – In the early hours of January 1, 2018, Berkley Public Safety Officers responded to a reported vehicle accident that occurred in the area of Oakshire and Beverly, south of 12 Mile. It was reported that one of the…
Troy Police Help Free Boy Caught in Pedals, Bring Him New Bicycle at Hospital (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2017) Troy, MI – A family is grateful after Troy Police went over and above the call of duty to help a five-year-old boy who was injured and lost his bicycle Tuesday night. Mary and her…
Hit and Run Suspect’s Vehicle Type Identified, Police Seek Tips (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, June 6, 2017) Springfield Township, MI –The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal hit and run crash that occurred upon Ormond Road south of French Lane on June 3, 2017 at 1:30 AM. A…
Hit and Run Suspect’s Vehicle Type Identified, Police Seek Tips (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, June 6, 2017) Springfield Township, MI –The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal hit and run crash that occurred upon Ormond Road south of French Lane on June 3, 2017 at 1:30 AM. A…
Motorcyclist Dead after Hitting Deer then Being Run Over, Police Seeking Driver (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, June 3, 2017) Springfield Twp, MI – The Crash Reconstruction Unit is assisting deputies with the Springfield Township Substation in the investigation of a fatal traffic crash. The traffic crash occurred on Ormond Road south of French Lane at…
Driver Rescued After Snowmobile Fell Through Ice on Highland Lake (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 19, 2016) Highland Twp, MI_ FROM DAY SHIFT: 12-18-2016, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 12-19-2016, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 18:25 hrs. – Highland Township – Snowmobile through the Ice / Dive Team Assist – #16-221039 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to Highland Lake…
Driver Charged After Driving Through Garage, Into House (Waterford Twp. Police, Oct. 16, 2016) Waterford Twp, MI – The Waterford Township Police and Fire Departments responded to a serious injury accident on October 9, 2016 at 2:47am. A 2010 Ford Edge being driven by Jordan Watson, an 18 year old from Howell, was traveling…
Woman Arrested in Ferndale Hit and Run (Ferndale Police, Sept. 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Police have arrested a 27 year old woman as the driver of the Hit and Run accident car vs. pedestrian collision that has left a 30 year old in critical condition in the hospital. Until the investigation goes…
Man Killed in Crash Making U Turn at Grange Hall Road I-75 Off Ramp (Michigan State Police, Sept. 6, 2016) Holly Township, MI – On September 5, 2016 at approximately 5 20 AM troopers from the Metro North Post were dispatched to a traffic crash at southbound I 75 and Groveland Road in Holly Township.…
Police Chief Says Drop the “A” Word, Crashes are Preventable (Guest View, Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko, June 1, 2016) Auburn Hills, MI – There is a growing group of traffic safety specialists who are advocating a change from using the word “accident” to describe traffic crashes. Using “accident” implies that the incident was…