Morning 4: Teen accused of causing head-on crash that killed pregnant woman in St. Clair County -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of April 6, 2023

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


Erratic 17-year-old driver crosses center line, kills pregnant woman in St. Clair County crash

A 17-year-old is accused of driving erratically after his pickup truck crossed the center line of a road in St. Clair County, causing a head-on crash that killed a pregnant woman and her unborn child, police said.

Read the report here.


Opening Day: What’s new at Comerica Park for Detroit Tigers 2023 season

It’s Opening Day -- an annual city holiday in Detroit.

The Tigers have already started the 2023 season on the road, but will return home today for the home opener vs. the Boston Red Sox. The Tigers held their annual “what’s new” event last Friday, showing off new season features and activities.

Learn more here.


Strong storms leave massive damage across Metro Detroit

The storms that ripped through Metro Detroit Wednesday were a hit-and-miss, but still left their mark for some -- especially in Macomb County.

See the story here.


Former Detroit Lions preseason player sentenced in 2021 wrong-way drunken driving crash

A former preseason player for the Detroit Lions has been sentenced in connection with a head-on crash that happened in 2021 while he was driving intoxicated on the wrong side of a highway, according to officials.

Read more here.


Weather: Sunny Opening Day in Metro Detroit kicks off stretch of clear skies, mild temps




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Cassidy Johncox is a senior digital news editor covering stories across the spectrum, with a special focus on politics and community issues.

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