Friday, February 1 2013 7:00 PM EST2013-02-02 00:00:06 GMT
We're learning more about the victims of Thursday's terrible chain reaction crash on I-75 in southwest Detroit. One woman survived multiple hits while holding onto her dog.
We're learning more about the victims of Thursday's terrible chain reaction crash on I-75 in southwest Detroit. One woman survived multiple hits while holding onto her dog.
Friday, February 1 2013 6:37 PM EST2013-02-01 23:37:35 GMT
John Manolis lovingly remembers his little brother, Larry. The 54-year-old from Allen Park killed in a pileup on I-75 Thursday was a talented architect who loved his family, loved recycling and loved the City of Detroit.
John Manolis lovingly remembers his little brother, Larry. The 54-year-old from Allen Park killed in a pileup on I-75 Thursday was a talented architect who loved his family, loved recycling and loved the City of Detroit.
Thursday, January 31 2013 10:45 PM EST2013-02-01 03:45:26 GMT
Two children and one adult were killed Thursday in a massive pileup on I-75 near Springwells in southwest Detroit. Dozens of cars and semi trucks went out of control.
Two children and one adult were killed Thursday in a massive pileup on I-75 near Springwells in southwest Detroit. Dozens of cars and semi trucks went out of control. Drivers say the snow was falling so fast they couldn't see anything.
Thursday, January 31 2013 1:22 PM EST2013-01-31 18:22:17 GMT
Watch raw video of SkyFOX flying over a massive accident scene along I-75 in southwest Detroit that caused several fatalities and injured numerous people Thursday morning.
Watch raw video of SkyFOX flying over a massive accident scene along I-75 in southwest Detroit that caused several fatalities and injured numerous people Thursday morning.
Thursday, January 31 2013 8:20 PM EST2013-02-01 01:20:30 GMT
Sandy Reynolds was on her way to work on US-23 south of Flint when the wind began to blow. "I was only going around 20 miles-per-hour, but it was still hard to stop."
Sandy Reynolds was on her way to work around 12:30pm on US-23 south of Flint when the wind began to blow. Then she saw brake lights in front of her and she began to slow down. "I was only going around 20 miles-per-hour, but it was still hard to stop
Thursday, January 31 2013 8:16 PM EST2013-02-01 01:16:08 GMT
The wife of a driver involved in the massive chain-reaction crash on I-75 in southwest Detroit says weather conditions were terrible at the time the wrecks started happening.
The wife of a driver involved in the massive chain-reaction crash on I-75 in southwest Detroit says weather conditions were terrible at the time the wrecks started happening.
Thursday, January 31 2013 8:12 PM EST2013-02-01 01:12:19 GMT
The deadly crash scene was huge stretching a mile and a half from Springwells all the way to the Rouge River Bridge along southbound I-75. Witnesses, including the Roper family, believe the weather played a key role.
The deadly crash scene was huge stretching a mile and a half from Springwells all the way to the Rouge River Bridge along southbound I-75. Witnesses, including the Roper family, believe the weather played a key role.
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"We're all just passing through and we all hope to leave a special mark that we did something right and he left that mark. He was just a good guy," said John Manolis.
He lovingly remembers his little brother, Larry. The 54-year-old from Allen Park was the youngest of five brothers and two sisters in a large Greek family. He was driving in his Pontiac Torrent when the white out hit and cars and trucks started piling up on I-75.
"He got caught between a semi and a car hauler and from what I gathered they kind of just caught him and he got squeezed in there, then he got bounced around. He might have hit the retaining wall and whatever, and the car wound up pretty much kind of underneath a car hauler," Manolis explained.
It's believed Larry died instantly. The talented architect, who lived alone, loved his family, loved recycling and loved the City of Detroit. He often gave visitors tours and sketched some of the city's beautiful buildings.
"Just hard to deal with. He was too good," Manolis said.
Also killed in the chain reaction crash were two children from Windsor -- a seven-year-old boy and his nine-year-old stepsister. They were in a black Mazda along with several family members.
At Detroit Receiving Hospital, five of the seven victims transported there now have been released. We're told the two remaining patients are the parents of the Windsor children who died. The father is in good condition and the mother is listed as critical. Right next door at Children's Hospital, another child from that car remains in critical condition.
Police have not released the names of the victims from Windsor, but they are in so many people's thoughts, even the Manolis family, who suffered a great loss of their own.
"It's just terrible," remarked Manolis.
It was a split second on the freeway that changed countless lives forever.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:59:53 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:51:26 GMT
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:22:48 GMT
A Detroit-based startup is taking off and installing green energy systems across the globe. They are taking a unique approach using a network of expert "freelancers."
A Detroit-based startup is taking off and installing green energy systems across the globe. They are taking a unique approach using a network of expert "freelancers."
Monday, May 13 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:19:48 GMT
A suspect is in custody after a bomb scare at Westland City Hall. We're told a man held a worker hostage as SWAT teams surrounded a building on Ford Road. Nobody was hurt.
A suspect is in custody after a bomb scare at Westland City Hall. We're told a man held a worker hostage as SWAT teams surrounded a building on Ford Road. Nobody was hurt.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:38:56 GMT
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:30:30 GMT
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:28:22 GMT
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:59:53 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
