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Fatal Motorcycle Crash On The WB I-96 & Southfield Freeway

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Motorcycle Strikes Wall-Thrown

Fatal Crash: On 07/12 at approximately 5 55 AM, troopers were dispatched to westbound I-96 Express at Southfield Fwy for a body in the middle of the road.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a motorcycle rider was driving at a high rate of speed on westbound I-96 Express approaching the Southfield Freeway. The male rider lost control of the motorcycle on the ramp to Southfield Fwy and struck the wall.

The rider became separated from the motorcycle, went over the side of the bridge and landed down on the westbound local lanes.

He was pronounced dead on the scene. Next of kin have not been notified. Excessive speed is a factor. Investigation continues.

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Michigan State Police Investigate Serious Traffic Collision On I-375 & Monroe

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Excessive Speed Sends 2 to Hospital

Serious Traffic Crash: On 7/11 at approximately 11:30PM troopers were dispatched to northbound I-375 and Monroe Ave for a serious personal injury crash.

Preliminary investigation revealed that that the driver of a Ford Mustang was traveling at a high rate of speed and lost control, struck the embankment wall then the bridge support for the Monroe Avenue bridge.

The vehicle then caught fire. The driver was able to pull the passenger out of the vehicle. The 27 year old male driver and 21 year old female passenger both suffered serious burns and were transported to a local hospital.

Excessive speed and alcohol are possible factors in this crash. The investigation is ongoing.

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Michigan State Police Investigate Non-Fatal Shooting In Inkster

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28000 Block Of Glenwood

Inskster: Non Fatal Shooting: On 7/11 at approximately 10:50PM troopers and detectives were dispatched to the 28000 block of Glenwood in Inkster for a shooting.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the 28 year old male victim and three other persons were sitting in the driveway of the residence when an unknown black male approached to purchase marijuana.

The suspect then produced a pistol in an attempt to rob the people in the truck. The driver/victim put his vehicle in reverse and accelerated out of the driveway into the yard across the street. The suspect fired at least two shots in the vehicle striking only the driver.

The victim was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Detectives are continuing to investigate this incident. The suspect has not been located.

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Freeway Shooting On The NB M39 & Puritan, 1 Female Shot

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Another Freeway Shooting In Detroit

Detroit’s West Side (6:00PM): DPD’s 6th/8th Precincts, MSP, Detroit Fire and Superior Medic 47 were dispatched to reports of an accident on the NB M39 (Southfield Freeway) and Puritan. Arriving units discovered a 20-25 year old female has been shot in the left shoulder.

Superior Medic 47 conveyed the critically wounded female to Sinai-Grace Hospital.

Superior Medic 47 Dispatch Audio

MSP Update

Non Fatal Shooting: On 7/11 at approximately at 5 50 PM troopers were dispatched to Northbound M-39 (Southfield Fwy) & Puritan Ave (Detroit) for a person slumped over the wheel.

While enroute to the scene, Detroit EMS (Superior Medic 47) began transporting the victim to a local hospital in Detroit. Troopers arrived on scene and observed a single vehicle blocking the left lane with a bullet hole in the front passenger side window.

Troopers arrived at the hospital and the victim was unable to speak but provide head movements to basic questions. She was asked if she knew who the suspect was and she indicated she did. She is currently undergoing medical treatment.

Troopers and detectives are continuing to investigate this incident and identify this suspect. No further information is available at this time.

MSP Update July 15 2020

Non Fatal Shooting UPDATE: On 7/11 at approximately at 5:50PM troopers were dispatched to Northbound M-39 (Southfield Fwy) & Puritan Ave (Detroit) for a freeway shooting. After investigating the incident, it was turned over to the WCPO for review.

Today, DEVANTE ANDREW BURTON, 28 year old male from Detroit, was arraigned in the 36th District Court on 11 felony charges stemming from this shooting. The victim of this shooting was paralyzed from being shot with a handgun through her front passenger window, allegedly by Burton.

Burton’s bond is set in the amount of $225,000 and he is currently lodged. The charges include Assault with intent to murder, Assault with intent to do great bodily harm, discharge weapon from vehicle, CCW and five counts of felony firearm.

The freeway remains closed for the investigation.

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Michigan State Police Pursuit And Fatal I-96 Vehicle Crash

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MSP Pursuit & Fatal Collision On I-96

Pursuit On Detroit’s West Side

Detroit’s West Side: Pursuit/Arrest: On 07/11 at 3:30 PM troopers attempted a traffic stop on Southbound M-10 Fwy and Chicago Blvd for a fraudulent temporary plate. When the trooper activated his emergency lights and siren the driver ran.

The suspect vehicle circled the residential block in the area of Longfellow and the northbound M-10 Service Drive. The suspect driver continued at speeds of 25-40mph in the area.

After the second time around the block, the suspect vehicle struck a curb and street sign and came to a complete stop. The trooper took the driver into custody without incident. The driver indicated he ran because he was scared. He was lodged at the Detroit Detention Center.

While on scene assisting with the arrest, another trooper observed a separate subject from one of his open flee and elude/CCW cases at the scene. He observed the subject walk into a residence near the pursuit scene.

Troopers checked the subjects ID and he had a felony warrant for a different flee and elude case. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Wayne County Jail.

Fatal Traffic Collision I-94 & Grand River

Fatal Crash: On 7/11 at approximately 12 50 AM troopers from Metro South were dispatched eastbound I-96 and Grand River for a one vehicle troll over crash. Minutes later a second call came in for a two car crash at the same location.

When troopers arrived on scene they observed an unknown sedan on its roof and a Chevy Equinox with heavy front end damage behind the sedan on the right shoulder.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the sedan rolled over from driving through the flooded left lane of I-96 at Grand River and then the Chevy Equinox struck the sedan while it was still on its roof.

The passenger of the sedan was transported by Detroit EMS to a local hospital. The driver of the sedan, a 28 year old female, was killed in the crash. Her next of kin has been notified. Both passengers in the Chevy received non life threading injuies. It appears alcohol may have been a factor for the driver of the Chevy Equinox. Investigation continues.

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