CRIME & SAFETY
Amish family's horse struck, killed by car in rural Michigan
(CBS DETROIT) - A horse in Michigan died over the weekend after it was struck by a vehicle, state police said. At 5:17 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, troopers were dispatched to the area of Blanchard Road in Isabella County after receiving a report of a crash involving a vehicle and horse.When they arrived, they discovered a 65-year-old Blanchard man was driving westbound on Blanchard Road when he saw five horses near the road. As he passed the horses, one ran out into the road and was hit. Michigan State Police said the man couldn't avoid the collision. The horse died at the scene.The man was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. Authorities learned that the horse belonged to an Amish family. A tree fell on their fence overnight, allowing the horses to roam.
Roaming horse killed in car crash west of Mount Pleasant
ISABELLA COUNTY, MI - A roaming horse was killed in a car crash Saturday west of Mount Pleasant, police said. Troopers responded to a report of a crash between a vehicle and a horse around 5:17 a.m., May 4 on West Blanchard Road east of Winn about 12 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant, according to Michigan State Police.
Horse dies after being struck by vehicle
ISABELLA COUNTY, MI – A horse died over the weekend when it was hit by a vehicle, according to the Michigan State Police. Troopers with the MSP Mt. Pleasant Post were called around 5:15 a.m. Saturday, May 4, following reports of a vehicle striking a horse. If you purchase...
Clare police conduct fake traffic stop to help with surprise proposal
The Clare City Police Department conducted an unusual traffic stop over the weekend, in order to surprise a young fiancée-to-be. David Yoder asked the department to help him with a surprise proposal for his girlfriend, Morgan Bowers, so in stepped Officer Jared Stotzel. Stotzel pulled the couple over, citing...
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