A tragic crash in Riley Township led to the death of a driver after their vehicle caught fire. Friday morning, multiple drivers reported a white Toyota Sienna swerving erratically on eastbound Interstate 69, reaching speeds from 25 to 90 mph. Witnesses saw the van veer off the road, travel about 250 feet, and collide with a tree. Despite attempts by passersby to rescue the driver, the vehicle became engulfed in flames before they could get them out. Authorities suspect the driver may have been under the influence of aerosol chemicals.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Repairs to the Black River Canal in Port Huron are set to start in less than two weeks, following City Manager James Freed’s approval of a contract with Trojan Development Company. The company will install a cofferdam and remove the damaged tainter gate. After evaluating six bids, they selected the most cost-effective option with the quickest completion time. This project is the first of three phases, which will include installing a new tainter gate, building seawalls, and reinforcing the canal banks.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sanilac County voters will decide on local measures in the upcoming election. Lexington Township seeks millages for road work and public safety. Fremont and Speaker Townships address wind-farming regulations, with Speaker also proposing a millage for road repair. Moore Township wants to renew a millage for road work. Wheatland Township seeks a millage for fire protection. Port Sanilac and Lexington villages propose millage renewals for community center funding and general funding increases, respectively.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet