Roadside assistance workers are being killed more often than crash data shows, study finds
The study found roadside assistance workers were struck and killed nearly four times more than reported.
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The study found roadside assistance workers were struck and killed nearly four times more than reported.
The new study shows that 123 roadside workers were killed by passing vehicles between 2015 and 2021. This is more than the 34 listed in the national crash data because AAA says workers are often cited as pedestrians in crash reports.
With temperatures expected to reach the teens, AAA warns that it can impact vehicle functionality.
Gas prices in Michigan fell this week, dropping down by 9 cents from last week, according to AAA.
Airports are bracing for an influx of almost 3 million passengers daily through the holiday period, marking a significant 16% increase from last year.
According to AAA, more than 1.7 million Michigan residents will travel 50 miles or more over Thanksgiving weekend.
The storm's eastern trajectory has caused it to avoid major oil refineries and mitigate such worries at a national level.
With students across Michigan starting a new school year, AAA of Michigan is issuing a safety reminder for drivers.
United is giving some customers 30,000 miles to book new flights following severe travel disruptions last week.
The state's average price for regular gas sits at $3.58 per gallon, which is 3 cents more than last month but $1.60 less than last year.
High demand and rising prices hit travelers as more Americans take to the skies, opt for road trips, and face inflated expenses during the busiest Memorial Day weekend in history.
The state's average gas price for regular gas currently sits at $3.46 per gallon, which is 7 cents more than last month and 41 cents from last year.
This will mark the first an ice storm warning in Southeast Michigan was issued by the National Weather Service in two years. The pending weather could make things tricky for drivers.
According to AAA on Tuesday, the state average price for regular gas is $2.99, which is 66 cents less than last month and 11 cents less than last year.
Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for travelers so AAA is providing safe driving tips for anyone hitting the roads.
According to AAA, the average state price for regular gas is $3.07 per gallon, 81 cents less last month and 8 cents less than last year.
Officials say the state average of regular gas sits at $3.24 per gallon, which is 85 cents less than last month. However, it is 4 cents more than last year.
"Slow down and move over!" That's what the focus of this Crash Responder Safety Week discussion in Dearborn.
Gas prices continue to soar in the state of Michigan with an average right now of $4.35 a gallon.
A Powerball lottery player in Michigan is $1 million richer after winning a runner-up prize in Wednesday's drawing.
The man who owned the Winnetka house where "Home Alone" was filmed at the time the movie was made was found dead days after being charged multiple felonies for child pornography.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
Investigators identified a suspect after reviewing video footage from the location.
A fraud investigation into a northern Michigan contractor that spans four counties has now grown to nearly $1 million in total losses, detectives say.
Investigators identified a suspect after reviewing video footage from the location.
After the pandemic forced bars and restaurants to close, one group of guys in Metro Detroit turned a home garage into a bar to keep their friendship alive.
Here's a look at where the Lions will make their picks this week.
Leonard announced his decision to end his campaign in a social media post Thursday morning.
Any storms that do develop could bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds, though the overall severe threat appears limited at this time.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The law removed a previous restriction that limited citizenship by descent to one generation, opening eligibility to anyone with a direct Canadian ancestor.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Here's a look at where the Lions will make their picks this week.
Cade Cunningham had 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds to lead the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a 98-83 win over the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, evening their first-round series and ending the longest home losing streak in NBA playoff history.
Casey Mize struck out seven and allowed one run in six innings, Spencer Torkelson hit his first homer of the season, and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2.
A win against the Orlando Magic in Game 2 would make the drought disappear.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
An industrial stretch of Detroit is getting a green transformation this week as dozens of volunteers from Ford and the United Auto Workers give back to the community where they work.
Former Michigan Speaker of the House and one-time Michigan Attorney General candidate Tom Leonard has withdrawn from the 2026 Republican gubernatorial race.
Police have arrested a suspect after antisemitic graffiti was found outside of Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park, Michigan.
Fast-moving wildfires in southern Georgia destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundred of evacuations.
The Trump administration is in advanced discussions with budget carrier Spirit Airlines about a bailout, sources familiar with the negotiations told CBS News.