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Young child riding a 4-wheeler hit by a car and killed on Detroitโs east side
DETROIT โ A child riding a four-wheeler on Detroitโs east side was struck by a car and killed Saturday. According to authorities, it happened just before 3 p.m. near the intersection of Andover Street and Lantz Avenue, just east of John R.Police said the boy was 8 or 9 years old and was struck by a man driving a Dodge Charger the wrong way down a one-way street. UPDATE: 9-year-old boy killed in Detroit by car driving wrong direction on one-way streetBoth the driver and passenger in the Dodge Charge were taken into police custody. AdAnyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
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Hazel Park family releases emotional statement after 4-year-old boy mauled to death by pit bull
Hazel Park family releases emotional statement after 4-year-old boy mauled to death by pit bullPublished: October 30, 2019, 12:18 pmPolice said Benjamin was attacked at 6:44 p.m. Tuesday at a home in the area of East Nine Mile and John R roads.
![Car strikes bridge along WB 8 Mile Road between John R, Woodward Avenue](https://media.clickondetroit.com/photo/2019/09/24/Car_hits_railroad_bridge_over_8_Mile_Road_in_Ferndale_1569320230150_22319088_ver1.0_1280_720.jpg)
Car strikes bridge along WB 8 Mile Road between John R, Woodward Avenue
FERNDALE, Mich. - A car struck a railroad bridge overpass Tuesday morning along westbound 8 Mile Road between John R and Woodward Avenue. Westbound 8 Mile Road is now closed at John R and is expected to remain closed for several hours this morning while officers are conducting a crash investigation. It appears only one vehicle was involved in this crash. It's not clear how serious injuries may be. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
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Car strikes bridge along WB 8 Mile Road between John R, Woodward Avenue
FERNDALE, Mich. - A car struck a railroad bridge overpass Tuesday morning along westbound 8 Mile Road between John R and Woodward Avenue. Several lanes of westbound 8 Mile Road were blocked by police. Police are expected to close westbound 8 Mile Road at John R for several hours this morning while conducting a crash investigation. It appears only one vehicle was involved in this crash. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
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Man punches ambulance windows in Highland Park
HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. - A man punched out the windows of an ambulance Wednesday night in Highland Park. Medics were called to the scene at 6 Mile Road and John R after a fight broke out at a liquor store. After being placed inside the back of an ambulance, the man broke the windows and escaped. He was caught shortly after by police. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
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Man punches ambulance window in Highland Park
A man punched out the windows of an ambulance Wednesday night in Highland Park. Medics were called to the scene at 6 Mile Road and John R after a fight broke out at a liquor store. After being placed... Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
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Evacuations over in Madison Heights after gas main break on 13 Mile Road
A gas main break has caused evacuations in Madison Heights. (WDIV)MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. - Businesses and residents were evacuated Friday after a gas main break in Madison Heights. The gas main break was near the intersection of 13 Mile and John R roads, officials said. A construction crew was working on 13 Mile Road and struck a gas main, according to authorities. Crews reopened 13 Mile Road between John R and Dequindre roads.
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Businesses, residents evacuated due to gas main break in Madison Heights
A gas main break has caused evacuations in Madison Heights. (WDIV)MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. - Businesses and residents have been evacuated Friday after a gas main break in Madison Heights. The gas main break is near the intersection of 13 Mile and John R roads, officials said. A construction crew was working on 13 Mile Road and struck a gas main, according to authorities. Crews have closed 13 Mile Road between John R and Dequindre roads.
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DDOT offers extra bus service for fireworks
DETROIT โ The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) will add extra bus service to several routes for the Target Fireworks on Monday, June 25 starting at 6 p.m. Outbound:via east on Grand River to left/north on Washington Blvd. Outbound:via east on Grand River to left/north on Washington Blvd. # 21 Grand RiverNo Detours# 23 HamiltonInbound:via regular to continue south on Cass to left/east on Grand River into RPTC. # 49 VernorNo Detours# 53 WoodwardInbound:via regular to right/west on Fisher Service Drive to left/south on Cass to right/east on Grand River into RPTC.