U.S. "fondness for tall SUVs and pickups" compounds risks to pedestrians
The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
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The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
A 44-year-old Pontiac man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Royal Oak over the weekend.
A 42-year-old man has died after he was hit by an SUV while walking along a Monroe County road Wednesday evening, officials said.
Police are searching for a suspect after a Roseville man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Eastpointe.
Police are investigating after a man was fatally struck by a train on Thursday in Fraser.
CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was fatally struck in the area of Merriman Road and Michigan Avenue in Westland.
Police are investigating two crash scenes Wednesday involving one driver who fatally struck a pedestrian and then rear-ended another vehicle.
The Dearborn Police Department is investigating after an 81-year-old man died after being hit by a car Wednesday afternoon.
A 68-year-old man from Detroit was killed after he was struck by a vehicle in Redford Township Monday morning.
A 55-year-old man was struck by a car and killed in Canton while attempting to cross the street Tuesday night, police said.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is searching for a vehicle in connection to a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Sunday.
A Detroit man was hit and killed while walking up an I-96 ramp after being involved in a crash early Saturday.
An 18-year-old was killed in a St. Clair County crash Thursday evening, the sheriff's office said.
A 43-year-old Van Buren man was killed in a pedestrian crash in Canton Wednesday night, police said.
The Canton Public Safety Department is investigating after a 33-year-old pedestrian was hit by two vehicles and killed Wednesday morning.
The East Lansing Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday.
The Detroit Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection to a hit-and-run that killed a 29-year-old woman last month.
A driver has been arrested after he hit and killed a 40-year-old pedestrian and then left the scene Wednesday night, police said.
Eastern Market CEO Dan Carmody and his wife, Vivian, were hit by a car while walking to dinner in Detroit Friday night.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying the driver of an SUV who fatally injured a pedestrian early this morning and then fled the scene.
A 47-year-old Troy man was struck and killed by a vehicle Monday night after attempting to cross the street in Macomb County.
A 44-year-old pedestrian was killed Sunday after being struck by two vehicles in Macomb Township.
Geraldine Johnson faced a magistrate judge this week, following the June 2 incident in downtown Detroit where she reportedly struck Janice Bauer, 67, as she crossed the street.
Geraldine Johnson, 59, of Detroit, has been charged with moving violation causing death after striking and killing Janice Bauer, 67, of Grosse Pointe Park, on June 2.
The alerts, first sent out at about 9:24 p.m., say officers were on the scene of a parking lot between the North Campus Research Complex and the U of M Transportation Research Institute.
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed an emergency appeal seeking to reverse the parole granted to a man convicted of rape more than 30 years ago.
The owner of the Jazz Cannabis Club says the suspects could be the same people accused of committing a similar crime last month using sledgehammers.
On Wednesday, CBS News Detroit joined the Fugitive Apprehension Services Team in Wayne County for a ride-along to understand the team's day-to-day operations.
Lawmakers in Lansing are trying to redefine what it means to have suitable shelter for animals.
We're tracking snow and more bitterly cold air for Southeast Michigan this week.
The alerts, first sent out at about 9:24 p.m., say officers were on the scene of a parking lot between the North Campus Research Complex and the U of M Transportation Research Institute.
According to court documents, from July 2023 through June 2024, Mack Davis, 22, of Owosso, researched mass killers online and on social media sites and paid tribute to them.
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
Union officials representing the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow nursing staff have been working for months for an improved contract, but leaders say they're not close to a deal.
The Detroit Lions are holding out hope that running back David Montgomery might be able to return from what was believed to be a season-ending knee injury.
Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury.
The first-round draft pick suffered an injury to his left tibia during Week 6. However, he says he wasn't going to let the injury stop him and made a promise to his teammates.
Harris launched his "Season of Smiles" event, an annual shopping spree for five preselected deserving families.
Campbell, though, doesn't like that Detroit gave up 48 points in a six-point loss to the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills on its home turf.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
An investigation is underway after a Detroit dispensary was vandalized in an attempted robbery early Wednesday morning.
The Fugitive Apprehension Services Team (FAST) is a task force of Detroit police officers and Wayne County Sheriff's deputies. The team had a record-setting year in 2024, arresting nearly 1,040 individuals with outstanding felony warrants. It's the most arrests since the unit was formed in 2019.
Snow returns late Thursday with a slippery Friday morning possible.
You can catch a performance of "The Preacher's Wife" at Greater Emmanuel Institutional COGIC in Detroit Dec. 19-20.
Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday by the Manhattan district attorney in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.