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Detroit, Michigan - Known for cars and Motown but focused on growth and revitalization
Detroit(link is external) is the most populous city in Michigan and the largest city on the United States–Canada border. It is the seat of Wayne County(link is external). It is a major port on the Detroit River, a strait that connects the Great Lakes system to the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Large employers in Detroit include Detroit Medical Center(link is external), City of Detroit, Quicken Loans Inc.(link is external), and Henry Ford Health System(link is external).
The key roadways serving the Detroit area include:
Interstate 75(link is external) is a part of the Interstate Highway System that runs from Miami, Florida, to Sault Ste. Marie in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Interstate 94(link is external) is a part of the Interstate Highway System that runs from Billings, Montana, to the Lower Peninsula of the US state of Michigan. Interstate 96(link is external) is an Interstate Highway that runs for approximately 192 miles (309 km) entirely within the US state of Michigan. Interstate 275(link is external) is an Interstate Highway that functions as a western bypass of the Detroit metropolitan area. Interstate 696(link is external) has eight lanes for most of its length and is approximately 10 miles north of downtown Detroit. I-696 connects to other freeways such as I-75 (Chrysler Freeway) and M-10 (Lodge Freeway). Local residents sometimes refer to I-696 as "The Autobahn of Detroit." M-5(link is external), commonly referred to as Grand River Avenue and the northern section as the Haggerty Connector, is a 20.807-mile-long state trunkline highway in the Metro Detroit area.
Mass transit systems in Detroit help the city's vast commuting population get to work safely
The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation(link is external) (SMART) is the public transit operator serving parts of Oakland County(link is external) and Wayne County(link is external), and all of Macomb County(link is external) which networks with the Detroit Department of Transportation(link is external) (DDOT) serving the city of Detroit and the communities of Hamtramck(link is external) and Highland Park(link is external).
Air and rail travel to and from Detroit:
Detroit Metropolitan Airport(link is external) (DTW) is one of America's largest and most recently modernized facilities, with six major runways. Located in nearby Romulus, DTW is metro Detroit's principal airport and is a hub for Delta Air Lines(link is external) and Spirit Airlines(link is external). Coleman A. Young International Airport(link is external) (DET), commonly called Detroit City Airport, offers charter service. Commuter rail services using AMTRAK's Wolverine line(link is external) are available from Detroit (Woodward Avenue) Amtrak offering service to Chicago, Illinois, Pontiac and intermediate stations.
Recent accidents in Detroit include:
Here are links to the major hospitals in Detroit:
Detroit Medical Center(link is external);
Henry Ford Medical Center - Harbor Town(link is external);
Children's Hospital of Michigan(link is external);
DMC Sinai Grace Hospital(link is external).
When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to learn more about Detroit-area grief support groups(link is external) and services.
Legal information for accident victims in Detroit
After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Detroit, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
Where to find legal assistance after a Detroit injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Detroit injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Detroit wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Detroit personal injury attorney can do to help.
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The car the woman was riding in lost control and hit an oncoming truck. The back part of the car where the woman was sleeping was sheared off in the collision. The driver fled but was later arrested.
A person was driving a vehicle near Strawberry Lake Road when they struck a tree and burst into flames. Fire crews were able to contain the blaze, but the person inside was declared dead at the scene.