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Clam Lake Township Fatal Crash

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Clam Lake Township in Wexford County, N Michigan

WEXFORD COUNTY, MI — On January 22 at approximately 2:00 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police Cadillac Post responded to a personal injury traffic crash on M-115 near South 45 Road in Clam Lake Township.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a pickup truck occupied by three individuals was traveling northbound on M-115 when it lost control, crossed the centerline, and collided with a southbound SUV.

The pickup truck was driven by a 50-year-old man from Tustin. A 45-year-old female passenger seated in the front and a 39-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, both also from Tustin, were in the vehicle. The SUV was driven by a 54-year-old man from Ann Arbor.

The 45-year-old female passenger of the pickup truck was pronounced deceased at the scene. All other individuals involved in the crash were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post, the Wexford County Sheriff’s Office, and the Cadillac Fire Department.

MSP Lansing Post Investigates Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Ingham County

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White Oak Township in Ingham County

WHITE OAK TOWNSHIP, Ingham County — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Lansing Post are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a man Wednesday afternoon.

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on January 21, troopers responded to Howell Road near Kane Road in White Oak Township for a reported one-vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation indicates a 2012 Ford Super Duty pickup driven by a 27-year-old male from Eaton Rapids was traveling westbound when the driver lost control of the vehicle.

The truck left the roadway, entered a ditch, and struck a tree. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was extricated by fire personnel and pronounced deceased at the scene.

Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors in the crash. Weather conditions and speed are believed to have contributed. The investigation remains ongoing.

Interlochen Teen Arrested for Arson after House Fire

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Michigan State Police Traverse City Post

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI. At approximately 7:00 p.m. on January 19, troopers from the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post responded to a residence for a reported structure fire Green Lake Township. Firefighters from multiple surrounding agencies battled the fire in subzero temperatures and blowing snow.

A preliminary investigation indicates the fire was intentionally set inside the home. The 19-year-old suspect and his dog were found outside the residence when emergency personnel arrived. No injuries were reported, and there was no damage to nearby properties.

The suspect was arrested without incident and lodged at the Grand Traverse County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing and pending arraignment.

MSP troopers were assisted at the scene by the Green Lake Township Fire Department, Blair Township Fire Department, Long Lake Township Fire Department, Elmwood Township Fire Department, Almira Township Fire Department, Inland Township Fire Department, Buckley Fire Department, and the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department.

Kent County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Crash

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McPherson St NE & Lincoln Lake Ave NE

VERGENNES TOWNSHIP, Mich: On January 21, 2026, just after 3:30 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Lincoln Lake Ave NE, just north of McPherson St NE.

Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle lost control on the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, a 79-year-old Grattan Township man and sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Speed for road conditions is suspected to be a contributing factor; however, the crash remains under investigation by the Kent County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit.

Lincoln Lake Ave was closed between McPherson St and 3 Mile Rd during the investigation and has since been reopened.

Fatal Snowmobile Crash in Alger County

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Trail 8 & H-58 in Shingleton Township

Fatal Snowmobile Crash in Alger County

Alger County, Michigan — At approximately 10:30 p.m. on January 17, 2026, troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post responded to a reported snowmobile crash on Trail 8 near H-58 in Shingleton Township.

The preliminary investigation indicates the snowmobile was traveling on Trail 8 when the operator was unable to negotiate a curve, causing the snowmobile to leave the trail and strike a tree at a high rate of speed. Emergency medical aid was rendered at the scene; however, lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful.

The operator, a 22-year-old man from Garrettsville, Ohio, was pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The incident remains under investigation.