Latest news with #I75
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Driver going 185 km/h with infant in backseat was recording Snapchat video, troopers say
An undated image of a vehicle's internal speedometer accelerating beyond 110km/h. (File photo/plusphoto/GettyImages) PUNTA GORDA, Florida (WBBH) -- A high-speed traffic stop on I-75 in Charlotte County has led to serious charges for a Port Charlotte man, after Florida Highway Patrol clocked him speeding at 115 miles per hour (185 km/h) —with a 10-month-old baby in the back seat. The incident unfolded Sunday near the Harborview Road exit when troopers pulled over 29-year-old Charles Wheeler II. State troopers said he was speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, tailgating other drivers, and using Snapchat on his phone while behind the wheel. Wheeler's backseat passenger was his girlfriend's 10-month-old child. At one point, troopers said Wheeler nearly crashed while dodging a mattress on the highway. After pulling Wheeler over, troopers arrested him on charges of reckless driving and child neglect. On the way to the Charlotte County Jail, deputies say Wheeler's phone began blaring vulgar music in the patrol car. When the trooper attempted to silence the device, he discovered a Snapchat video showing Wheeler's speedometer at 110 mph (177 km/h) with the caption, 'Good Vibes Only.' By Madison Monroe Adams
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Truck driver dead, several MDOT crew workers injured, in I-75 crash near Monroe
Two shot near Detroit fireworks; and more top stores Two shot near Detroit fireworks; and more top stores Two shot near Detroit fireworks; and more top stores A truck driver is dead and several road construction workers injured in the aftermath of a crash Tuesday on Interstate 75 in Monroe County, Michigan. The crash happened about 9 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-75 near the I-275 split in Frenchtown Township north of Monroe, the Michigan State Police reported. All northbound lanes were closed for a time at Exit 18 / Nadeau Road, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation, and are expected to remain closed at Exit 20 / I-275 until further notice. The highway was still closed in that area shortly after noon Tuesday. The nearby section of northbound of US-24 / Telegraph Road has been seeing heavy traffic. MDOT crews were working on patching the left lane of I-75 at the time of the crash, troopers reported. There were two MDOT "attenuator vehicles" behind the crew, outfitted with a system that gives impact protection to the vehicle if it is struck from behind. The truck ran into the back of one of the MDOT vehicles, jackknifed and then struck a second attenuator vehicle. In the aftermath, aluminum cans spilled out from the cargo area of the truck onto and across the highway. The truck driver was pronounced dead on the scene. His age and hometown are not yet known. Several MDOT workers on site sustained minor injuries. Troopers from the Monroe post along with officers from the Michigan State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division are investigating the crash. Frenchtown Township Fire Department also was among the crews on scene.
CBS News
16-06-2025
- CBS News
Man dead after being struck by semi-truck on Detroit highway, police say
Woman accused of firing on repo man; Michigan man accused of threats to president; other top stories Woman accused of firing on repo man; Michigan man accused of threats to president; other top stories Woman accused of firing on repo man; Michigan man accused of threats to president; other top stories A 28-year-old man is dead after being hit by a semi-truck on Interstate 75 in Detroit Sunday evening. Michigan State Police say officials received calls around 6:30 p.m. of a pedestrian, later identified as the man, running in and out of traffic on I-75 near Seven Mile Road. The man, from Detroit, was in a highway lane when he was struck by the semi, police say. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. Officials shut down the interstate for a short time after the crash. The man's family has been notified of the incident.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
All lanes of I-75 shut down in Monroe County for vehicle fire
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - A vehicle fire on I-75 has led to the whole freeway being shut down, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. MDOT said on social media that all lanes on north and southbound I-75 are closed after Dixie Highway at Exit 15 due to a vehicle on fire. The road closed at 9:54 p.m. It is unknown when the highway will reopen.
CBS News
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Overnight traffic crash forces closure of northbound I-75 at M-10
An overnight accident on Interstate 75 is continuing to affect Metro Detroit traffic for the morning rush. The cause is a traffic accident that happened about 2 a.m. on northbound I-75 near M-10 (Lodge Freeway) in Wayne County. All northbound lanes between Rosa Parks Boulevard / Exit 49 and M-10 / John C. Lodge Freeway / Exit 49 were closed and remained so at 6 a.m., according to MDOT's MI Drive site. Michigan State Police, Second District, is investigating the crash. CBS News Detroit will post additional information as it becomes available.
