Crime
Michigan State officer Daniel Kerstetter died after being struck by a car while conducting a traffic stop on I-75
A Michigan State Police officer has tragically lost his life after being struck by a car while conducting a traffic stop on I-75.
The incident occurred around 8:30 AM on Friday morning near Dix in Lincoln Park. Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter was stopped on the northbound side of I-75 when his patrol vehicle was struck by a Ford Explorer.
The Explorer had reportedly struck the median wall before veering into the officer’s vehicle, pushing it into the back of a semi-truck.
Despite being belted in, Officer Kerstetter sustained critical injuries and was transported to DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.
The female driver of the Explorer was also transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The driver of the semi-truck was unharmed.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the fatal crash.
Crime
18-year-old Kyler Naely charged for the murder in shooting death of 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in a deadly shooting that occurred in October, which claimed the life of a 16-year-old and injured another.
The incident began on October 6, 2024, shortly after 12:45 a.m., when officers were called to a shooting on I-244 near Yale Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered a gray SUV riddled with bullet holes and shattered windows. Investigators determined that seven people were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting.
Two occupants of the vehicle suffered gunshot wounds.
One victim, 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams, sustained critical injuries and succumbed to them several weeks later. The other victim suffered a minor gunshot wound to the arm and survived.
Preliminary investigations revealed the incident was linked to a fight at the Tulsa State Fair earlier that evening.
Witnesses reported that the altercation, which occurred as the group was leaving the fairgrounds, likely escalated into the highway shooting.
Following an in-depth investigation, Tulsa Police Homicide Detectives identified 18-year-old Kyler Naely as the suspect responsible for the shooting.
On November 19, 2024, Naely was arrested, charged with first-degree murder, and booked into the Tulsa County Jail.
Authorities emphasize that the case remains under investigation and are urging anyone with additional information to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Callers can remain anonymous.