Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle While Walking in the Roadway Suffering Critical Injuries. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2026 Rome Township, Lenawee County: On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 8:08 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police Monroe Post responded to a single vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Rome Road near Wilkinson Highway. A preliminary investigation indicated that a 36-year-old male from Adrian was walking westbound in the roadway. A Jeep Cherokee, which was also traveling westbound, struck the pedestrian. The Jeep was driven by a 40-year-old female from Hillsdale with a juvenile passenger. The occupants of the Jeep were uninjured and refused medical treatment on scene. The pedestrian was transported by EMS to Henry Ford Hospital in Jackson Michigan for critical injuries. Rome Road was closed for several hours during the investigation, and alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in this incident. The Michigan State Police were assisted by the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Department, Lenawee Community Ambulance, Cambridge Township Fire Department/EMS and Lenawee County Central Dispatch. The investigation is ongoing by the MSP Monroe Post. Witnesses or those with information should contact Trooper Lowry Rains at 734-242-3500.

Start getting that expired and unwanted medication around for disposal. Saturday, October 24, is National Drug Take Back Day. Bring your medication down to any MSP post in the state from 10a-2p, to dispose of your medication in a safe manner. No liquids, syringes, illegal drugs

If you are heading out to the Hanover H.S. vs Monroe H.S. football game tonight, make sure you visit the MSP tent as we will be on site for the “Trooper Tailgate”. Come by and participate in some games, and get some MSP Swag. This event is supported by a generous donation from Corrigan Oil and Propane. Hope to see you there.

Looks like the fog is sticking around this morning. Be extra vigilant as you travel to your destination. Visibility is low, give yourself extra distance between the vehicle in front of you and be ready for abrupt slowdowns. Eyes Up, Phones Down! Have a great day!!

Thanks to WILX and Brayden Willis for helping the MSP get the word out on changing your driving habits as fall has arrived. Fall brings new driving hazards, Michigan troopers say wilx.com/2026/10/20/fall-bri…

Lansing Post troopers are assisting Potterville PD with a traffic crash involving a truck and motorcycle. Lansing Rd and Hartel Rd in front of the Shell Gas Station will be closed indefinitely while troopers and PD investigate the crash. Avoid the area.

National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, October 24. Thanks to WILX and Taylor Gattoni for having MSP on to get the word out. Mid-Michigan Matters: Michigan State Police to host National Drug Take Back Day wilx.com/2026/10/19/mid-mich…

It's National School Bus Safety Week. During this week the "Operation Safe Stop" Campaign will be running. “Operation Safe Stop” is a statewide Michigan law enforcement initiative targeting drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. Know what to do when you come upon a bus.

Thirty-two year old Female from Hanover Michigan Killed in Crash after Driver Flees Police FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
October 18, 2026 SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Jackson County, Mich. – At approximately 3:50 a.m. on October 18, 2026, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Jackson Post attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Jeep Patriot near West Michigan Avenue and 24th Street in the Township of Summit. The vehicle fled southbound on 24th Street. Troopers did not initiate a pursuit. Moments later, Jackson 911 received an iPhone crash notification near 24th Street and Morrell Street. Troopers responded to the scene and located the Jeep, which had crashed into a tree. Preliminary investigation indicates the Jeep was being driven by a 17-year-old male from Jackson, who had fled from the attempted traffic stop. The vehicle was traveling southbound on 24th Street at a high rate of speed and failed to stop at the intersection of Morrell Street before crashing into a tree. Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in the crash. A 32-year-old female passenger from Hanover, Michigan, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver and an 18-year-old female passenger, from Hanover, were transported to Henry Ford Hospital and are listed in critical condition. A 16-year-old male passenger from Jackson was also transported to Henry Ford Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing. The Michigan State Police were assisted at the scene by the Summit Township Fire Department, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Jackson Police Department, and Jackson Community Ambulance.

Our hearts are with the victims, families and community impacted by the tragic school shooting in Oregon. These events remind us how important it is to speak up when something doesn’t seem right. If you see or hear something that could threaten the safety of a student or school, say something. Michigan’s OK2SAY program gives students, parents and community members a confidential way to report threats, bullying, or other concerns that could put students or schools at risk. You can text your concerns to 652729 (OK2SAY) or Call: 855-565-2729
 Or go online: michigan.gov/ok2say/ You don’t have to be certain something is wrong to share a concern. Speaking up could help prevent a tragedy. See something. Say something. Help keep our schools safe. If there is an immediate emergency, call 911.

Happy Friday! It's National Bosses Day today. Have that boss that really takes care of you? Let them know today. Bring in that fancy coffee, or pastry to let them know how much they are appreciated. If you don't have a great boss, sorry. You could call in sick. Have a great day!

Lansing Post Trooper Patrol Vehicle Struck By Motorist October 15, 2026 Windsor Township, Eaton County-On October 14, 2026, at approximately 10:55 p.m., troopers from the Lansing Post were on westbound I-96 near Lansing Rd attempting to pull a semi-truck out of the ditch. Troopers had shut down the right lane of travel for the tow truck and positioned a patrol car in the right lane with its emergency lights activated, as well as flares on the roadway. Traffic was still moving in the left lane of travel. At that time a 2013 Chevy Cruze being driven by a 67-year-old male from Dewitt, moved to the right lane intending to pass a semi-truck in front of him. The vehicle came upon the unoccupied patrol vehicle and struck it from behind. After striking the patrol vehicle, the vehicle continued into the left lane and was struck by the semi-truck he was trying to pass. No troopers were injured in the crash. The driver of the Chevy Cruze sustained serious, but non-life threating injuries, and was transported to University of Michigan Hospital in Lansing for treatment. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured. The crash caused the roadway to be closed for several hours as troopers investigated the crash and clean up the roadway. The investigation is ongoing.

It’s football season!! MSP Community Service Troopers will be holding a "Trooper Tailgate” this Friday. MSP will be in Brighton at the Brighton High School vs Westland John Glenn High School, Friday, Oct 16. This event is supported by a generous donation from Corrigan Oil and Propane of Brighton. Hope to see you there.

We Will Never Forget. In memory of our fallen trooper who made the ultimate sacrifice on this day in 1930: Trooper John S. Burke December 1, 1906 - October 13, 1930 Tpr. John S. Burke was killed while attempting to apprehend two bank robbers in St. Joseph County. Trooper Burke had received word of the robbery and a description of the vehicle and suspects. He positioned himself along a county road and stopped the car. While Trooper Burke was searching one of the suspects, the other drew a gun and fired three bullets into his back. To make sure Trooper Burke was dead, the suspects drove their vehicle over the body of the fallen trooper. They were later apprehended in Indiana and the vehicle, money from the robbery, and the murder weapon were recovered. The suspects were convicted of their crimes. Trooper Burke was the ninth MSP officer to die in the line of duty.

Happy Monday! The fall colors are starting to show, and it’s shaping up to be a beautiful day! If you’re enjoying the scenery while driving, remember to keep your eyes on the road. Drive the posted speed limit and always buckle up. Have a safe and great Monday!

🇺🇸We Will Never Forget. In memory of our trooper who made the ultimate sacrifice on this day in 1972: Trooper Steven B. DeVries April 28, 1940 - October 12, 1972 Tpr. Steven B. DeVries was shot and killed by a bank robber near Niles, Michigan. At 8:40 a.m., the Niles Post received a bank alarm in the city of Niles. The information was immediately given to Trooper DeVries, who was already on patrol. A short time later, Trooper DeVries radioed the post requesting further information. None was available. Other officers responding to the robbery observed Trooper DeVries on bypass US-12. He had stopped a vehicle containing one subject and was sitting in the patrol car talking on the radio. A witness later appeared and stated that he had seen Trooper DeVries and the subject standing between their respective cars when, suddenly, the officer fell backward with his arm across his chest. The witness immediately contacted other troopers in the area and aid was rushed to the fallen officer. An ambulance transported Trooper DeVries to a local hospital within minutes. The medical staff worked feverishly, but unsuccessfully, to save the officer’s life. Trooper DeVries was pronounced dead at 9:10 a.m., one-half hour after he had been informed of the robbery. Investigating officers found that Trooper DeVries had written the subject’s name and address on a notepad. The suspect was later apprehended, admitted to both the bank robbery and murder, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the Southern Michigan Prison at Jackson. On July 4, 1987, Trooper DeVries’ killer escaped from that institution. On December 3, 1987, he was killed in a gun battle with sheriff deputies in Mississippi, while fleeing from another bank robbery. Trooper DeVries was the 28th MSP officer to die in the line of duty.