One Dead, Several Injured in Hayride Crash
A tragic crash in Kimball Township Saturday night left one woman dead and several others hurt. Deputies say a 79-year-old man was driving a tractor pulling a hay wagon on Smiths Creek Road when a Buick Regal slammed into it from behind around 7:30. The tractor reportedly had no rear lights or slow-moving vehicle sign. An 85-year-old Kimball Township woman died at the hospital, and others were rushed to area hospitals with varying injuries. The crash remains under investigation by the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Accident Team.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Bridge Delays Not Tied to Construction
Local drivers frustrated by backups near the Blue Water Bridge can breathe a little easier. State officials say recent slowdowns weren’t tied to Michigan construction but to short-term customs issues in Canada that have now been fixed. The new eastbound I-94/I-69 ramp to Pine Grove Avenue is open, and crews are finishing noise wall work along Scott Avenue by mid-November. The $36 million bridge plaza expansion continues to support hundreds of local jobs, though some drivers still take city routes to avoid delays.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Fort Gratiot Man Arrested
A Fort Gratiot man is behind bars after a dramatic crime spree in Macomb County. Thomas Edward Tackett, 52, allegedly broke into five homes in St. Clair Shores and Harrison Township, stabbed a homeowner with a fork, and carjacked a man. Authorities say he also drove through a golf course, damaged property, and sped the wrong way on I-94. Tackett faces 13 felony and misdemeanor charges, including home invasion and carjacking, and was denied bond. His next court hearing is set for October 21st.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet