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CBS News
15 hours ago
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Buggy driver and horse seriously injured in eastern Michigan hit-and-run
A 35-year-old man is in the hospital after the horse-drawn buggy he was driving was rear-ended by a car in Sanilac County Friday evening, according to Michigan State Police. Troopers responded to the crash in the area of Peck and Isles roads in Flynn Township around 6:22 p.m. Police say the man was driving on Peck Road when the buggy was rear-ended by a motorist in a white car. The man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The horse was also seriously injured. Troopers are looking for a white or light-colored 2010-2014 Ford Fusion with front-end damage, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call MSP Caro Post at 989-673-2156 or Sanilac County Central Dispatch at 810-648-2000.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
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Zipper merge: MDOT podcast will discuss safety, rumble strips, construction
With construction underway on Michigan roads, it's a certainty you'll need to merge down to one lane at some point: State officials are urging drivers to "zipper" merge, a method to navigate congested highway work zones. The Michigan Department of Transportation recommends the zipper merge amid construction, allowing drivers to use both lanes as long as possible and then take turns merging into one lane. State transportation officials on this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, will discuss zipper merging during a conversation about efforts engineers take to balance mobility and safety during active road work. Lindsey Renner, division administrator for Construction Field Services at MDOT and a former supervisor of the Work Zone Safety section, also will explain the challenges involved and discuss innovative methods such as rumble strips, speed trailers and law enforcement employing a "Ghost Rider" program to identify distracted drivers. Here's what to know. The Talking Michigan Transportation podcast features conversations with transportation experts inside and outside MDOT and will touch on anything and everything related to mobility, including rail, transit and the development of connected and automated vehicles. You can listen to the current and past podcast episodes online. A zipper merge is when traffic merges into one lane on a road, alternating to use one lane through construction. If you're entering a zipper merge on the road, look for signs advising drivers to use both lanes take turns, MDOT said. MDOT uses the zipper merge in construction zones where there is a bottleneck, typically on roads in congested, urban areas, the department says. It's important for drivers to follow instructions on signs and treat other drivers with respect to make the process safe and effective, MDOT says. Drivers should never block lanes or try to control the flow of traffic during a zipper merge. The Michigan State Police have recommended the process numerous times. "When approaching a construction zone in which a lane is reduced, remember to use the zipper merge. To keep traffic moving, drivers should use both lanes, with drivers taking turns alternating into the open lane," MSP said in a 2022 post on X. Law enforcement officials from the Michigan State Police patrol for distracted drivers in unmarked vehicles. The initiative uses unmarked spotter cars with a law enforcement officer in the passenger seat monitoring for distracted drivers. Once spotted, a visible law enforcement unit is radioed in to conduct a traffic stop. 'Driver inattention is the leading factor in most crashes and near crashes," said 1st Lt. Mike Shaw, public information officer at the Metro Detroit Michigan State Police, in a post on X. "Distracted drivers are a threat to themselves, their passengers, and anyone else on the road to include pedestrians and bicyclists." Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: MDOT podcast on construction safety, zipper merge, rumble strips
Yahoo
a day ago
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Man hospitalized after buggy hit-and-run crash in Sanilac County
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan State Police are searching for a vehicle they believe rear-ended a buggy Friday evening on the eastern side of the state, seriously injuring both the horse and the man inside. Troopers were sent to the area of Peck Rd. and Isles Rd. in Sanilac County at around 6:22 p.m. Friday for a crash involving a car and buggy. Police say a 32-year-old man in a buggy traveling east on Peck Rd. was rear-ended by a white passenger car that did not stop after the crash. Both the man and the horse sustained 'serious' injuries, police say. The man was taken to a hospital for treatment. Investigators are looking for a white or light-colored 2010-2014 Ford Fusion with front end damage. Anyone with information is asked to contact MSP Caro Post at (989) 673-2156 or Sanilac County Central Dispatch at (810) 648-2000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Police searching for driver in buggy hit-and-run in Sanilac County
Police are looking for a driver who hit a horse and buggy about 6:20 p.m. Friday, May 30 in Flynn Township. Rescue crews were dispatched to the area of Peck and Isles roads where a 35-year-old man was eastbound on Peck Road when his buggy was rear-ended by a white passenger car, according to a post from the Michigan State Police. The vehicle did not stop and both the buggy driver and horse were seriously injured. The man was transported to a local hospital. Troopers are looking for a white or light colored 2010-2014 Ford Fusion with front end damage. Anyone with information is asked to contact MSP Caro Post at 989-673-2156 or Sanilac County Central Dispatch at 810-648-2000. This article originally appeared on Port Huron Times Herald: Police searching for driver in buggy hit-and-run Flynn Township
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Michigan State Police welcomes new commander to St. Ignace post
EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA — The Michigan State Police recently welcomed First Lieutenant Brock Artfitch as the new commander for the St. Ignace post. Artfich is from rural Nebraska, where he grew up working on a family ranch. He studied at Indiana University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in economics. He then studied law at Michigan State University, where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree. Artfitch also graduated from the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute. Instead of pursuing a career in law, Artfitch joined the Michigan State Police in 2014. He looked for positions in Northern Michigan, as that is where he wanted to move his family. He started off at the Gaylord post before moving to the Seventh District Hometown Security Team, where he gained experience dealing with drug interdiction. Artfitch was later promoted to the rank of sergeant and moved to the St. Ignace post. He spent eight years there instructing other officers in precision driving. He then went on to serve as a field investigator for the Professional Standards Section of the state police. He is now returning to St. Ignace to lead as the post commander. 'I consider myself incredibly privileged to have this opportunity to work with a team of dedicated and experienced sergeants, troopers, motor carrier officers and civilian staff members at the St. Ignace Post," said Artfitch. Subscribe: Get unlimited access to our content His job will include a wide range of responsibilities, including coordinating with groups like the Mackinac Bridge Authority and other local and community organizations. Artfitch said his first priorities as commander include active community engagement, combating illegal drug distribution into the U.P. and recruiting new officers to boost staffing levels. He has also made it a goal to reduce serious traffic accidents through more impactful enforcement. 'I am dedicated to the people we serve and will do all I can to support our members in the crucial work they do," said Artfitch. — Contact Brendan Wiesner: BWiesner@ This article originally appeared on The Sault News: Michigan State Police welcomes Brock Artfitch as new commander at St. Ignace post
