LAFAYETTE, Ind. (DDN) – An accident in the northbound lanes of Interstate 65, between the Dayton and Frankfort exits, caused significant traffic delays on Tuesday morning. Indiana State Police Sgt. Jeremy Piers reported that efforts were underway to reopen one lane of traffic as of 9 a.m. The initial backup, which began around 8 a.m.,...
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Early Morning Collision on Us-12 Leaves Two Dead; Police Cite Alcohol and Speed
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. (DDN) – A crash that occurred early on Sunday morning in St. Joseph County, Michigan, resulted in the deaths of two people. A little after eight in the morning, it took place on US-12 close to Sweet Lake Road. The driver of a car that was traveling east on US-12 reportedly...
Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting at Unauthorized Block Party That Left 2 Dead and 19 Injured
DETROIT (DDN) – A Detroit man has been accused in connection with a fatal shooting at an illegal block party in Detroit last summer, according to police. The incident occurred at 2:25 a.m. on July 7 in the neighborhood of Reno Street and Rossini Drive, near East State Fair and Gratiot avenues, where hundreds had...
5-year-old in Critical Condition After Multi-vehicle Crash in Philadelphia’s Bridesburg
PHILADELPHIA (DDN) – A 5-year-old kid is fighting for his life after being involved in a multi-vehicle accident in Philadelphia’s Bridesburg neighborhood Monday night, according to police. According to preliminary information released by Philadelphia police, three of four cars were engaged in the incident, which occurred shortly before 9:20 p.m. at Aramingo Avenue and Wakeling...
Heartbreak at Hope College: Jennifer Kasunick, 22, Struck by Train While Walking Service Dog
HOLLAND, Mich. (DDN) – Jennifer Kasunick, a Bay High School alumnus, was fearless. The blind violinist was recognized for providing warmth and light. She and her service dog Rowdy were always cheerful and upbeat wherever they went, including at the Michigan college she attended. Unfortunately, Kasunick was struck and killed by a train near campus...
27-year-old Detroit Woman Ejected and Killed in Crash on I-94 Near Woodward Avenue
DDN – A 27-year-old Detroit woman died Sunday after being ejected from her automobile during a crash on Interstate 94 near Woodward Avenue, according to officials. According to Michigan State Police, troopers were dispatched at 4:35 a.m. to a site on westbound I-94 near Woodward for a complaint of a person being struck in the freeway’s...
Sacramento Sees Deadly Weekend: Three Motorcycle Accidents Leave Two Dead, Multiple Injured
SACRAMENTO, Calif.(DDN) – A youngster was seriously injured in a solo motorcycle wreck in Sacramento on Sunday afternoon, only 24 hours after two other motorcycle accidents in the vicinity killed two men. The 18-year-old was ejected from the motorcycle shortly after 4:30 p.m. on the Q Street off-ramp from northbound Interstate 5, according to the...
Double Shooting in West Detroit Leaves Man and Woman Injured, Suspect Unknown
DDN – On the west side of Detroit, there was a double shooting that resulted in the injuries of a man and a woman. At 8:24 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, the shooting took place in the 8400 block of Patton Street, where the victims were seated inside their car during the incident. Both victims...
Detroit Police Seize Over $2.4 Million in Narcotics, Guns During Major Felony Arrest in Southwest Detroit
DDN – Cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana were among the substances seized by Detroit police during a felony arrest to start the new year, and the investigation is far from complete. “Chief Todd Bettison’s message is clear: we’re going to get as many guns and narcotics off the streets as possible, along with the bad guys...
Could the U.S. Government Issue $600-$750 Payments to Low-income Social Security Recipients? Here’s the Latest
DDN – Rumors have circulated that the United States government may offer an additional $600 and $750 stimulus payment for low-income persons who currently receive Social Security. These payments, if granted, could give critical financial relief to seniors, disabled people, and others who rely on these programs. However, the idea has yet to be finalized,...