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."
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:59:53 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:51:26 GMT
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:22:48 GMT
A Detroit-based startup is taking off and installing green energy systems across the globe. They are taking a unique approach using a network of expert "freelancers."
A Detroit-based startup is taking off and installing green energy systems across the globe. They are taking a unique approach using a network of expert "freelancers."
Monday, May 13 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:19:48 GMT
A suspect is in custody after a bomb scare at Westland City Hall. We're told a man held a worker hostage as SWAT teams surrounded a building on Ford Road. Nobody was hurt.
A suspect is in custody after a bomb scare at Westland City Hall. We're told a man held a worker hostage as SWAT teams surrounded a building on Ford Road. Nobody was hurt.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:20:11 GMT
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:18:28 GMT
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:43:15 GMT
Kerry Kennedy has joined farmworkers protesting outside Wendy's shareholder meeting in Manhattan.
Kerry Kennedy has joined farmworkers protesting outside Wendy's shareholder meeting in Manhattan. The protesters said Thursday they want Wendy's to sign an agreement to safeguard working conditions for Florida tomato pickers.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:55:29 GMT
A $1,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men seen running to and away from a homicide scene Tuesday night in Camden.
A $1,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men seen running to and away from a homicide scene Tuesday night in Camden.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:07:03 GMT
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police.
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police. The incident Monday night involved two men, who police say, had met at the Bowery Mission and went out drinking together in the East Village. Roman Gornell, 39, was arrested on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:05:21 GMT
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z."
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z." Pitt stunned the crowd at the Clearview Cinemas when he walked in just before the start of the special screening.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:30:30 GMT
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:28:22 GMT
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:48:50 GMT
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction two months ago on corruption charges.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:59:53 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
