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.
FERNDALE, Mich. (WJBK) -
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.
A snapshot of a fire fighter holding that dog, Riley, has gone viral on the Internet. Heather Ramsey of Ferndale says it's a miracle she and the little dog survived.
"Literally the blink of an eye it just changed," she said. "So I hit directly into a semi and [my dog] went flying. Then, unfortunately, all the cars behind me who are now in the white out, they come in and so we got hit from behind. Then I think another semi came and hit him and hit us again."
"You just sit there and you just pray to God and you think this could be it. Today, right now, in a blink of an eye you can just go," she added.
Ramsey believes the air bags in her car saved them. After the crash, both she and Riley rode together in an ambulance to the hospital.
"There's really no way I should've survived and I did," Ramsey said.
Killed in the crash were 54-year-old Larry Manolis of Allen Park and two children from Windsor -- a seven-year-old boy and his nine-year-old stepsister. Their names have not been released.
At Detroit Receiving Hospital, five of the seven victims transported there 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.
"I was lucky. We were lucky and some people weren't, and some people are still dealing with injuries and finding out the extent of just how awful this was," said Ramsey. "You just relive the noises and just the violence of it. It's awful, so I just feel sick and, again, thankful. I can't say thank you to God enough."
Monday, June 17 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:55:56 GMT
A new search for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa is underway in northern Oakland County. Armed with a search warrant, the FBI moved in Monday morning and started digging in Oakland Township.
A new search for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa is underway in northern Oakland County. Armed with a search warrant, the FBI moved in Monday morning and started digging in Oakland Township.
Friday, June 14 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-06-14 23:45:59 GMT
Thousands of police and fire retirees could face painful cuts to their pension and healthcare benefits because Detroit does not have the money to live up to its obligations.
Thousands of police and fire retirees could face painful cuts to their pension and healthcare benefits because Detroit does not have the money to live up to its obligations.
Friday, June 14 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-06-14 22:31:19 GMT
Highland Park police shut down an adult bookstore where they say illegal sex was also for sale. Fox 2 talked to a former security guard about the things he witnessed.
Highland Park police shut down an adult bookstore where they say illegal sex was also for sale. Fox 2 talked to a former security guard about the things he witnessed.
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:19:03 GMT
Vandals target a popular place for children in Detroit. They broke in and damaged a recreation center on the city's east side, and it is bad timing for a local sports league.
Vandals target a popular place for children in Detroit. They broke in and damaged a recreation center on the city's east side, and it is bad timing for a local sports league.
Thursday, June 13 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-13 22:51:57 GMT
Detroit's police and fire pension board makes a controversial move. The board's former attorney was indicted in a bribery scandal. They have now voted in a new attorney loosely connected to the scandal himself.
Detroit's police and fire pension board makes a controversial move. The board's former attorney was indicted in a bribery scandal involving Kwame Kilpatrick. They have now voted in a new attorney loosely connected to the scandal himself.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:44 GMT
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:29:11 GMT
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:46:58 GMT
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:26:33 GMT
The latest dig in the search for former Teamsters' boss Jimmy Hoffa will resume on Wednesday in an Oakland Township field. So far, crews have found two concrete slabs and animal bones.
The latest dig in the search for former Teamsters' boss Jimmy Hoffa will resume on Wednesday in an Oakland Township field. So far, crews have found two concrete slabs and animal bones.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:54:19 GMT
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:20:44 GMT
Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials evacuated a section of the McNamara Terminal Tuesday morning after a canine picked up the scent of explosives on the apron, where planes load.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials evacuated a section of the McNamara Terminal Tuesday morning after a canine picked up the scent of explosives on the apron, where planes load.
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