Looks like the fog is sticking around this morning. Be extra vigilant as you travel to your destination. Visibility is low, give yourself extra distance between the vehicle in front of you and be ready for abrupt slowdowns. Eyes Up, Phones Down! Have a great day!!

Lansing Post troopers are assisting Potterville PD with a traffic crash involving a truck and motorcycle. Lansing Rd and Hartel Rd in front of the Shell Gas Station will be closed indefinitely while troopers and PD investigate the crash. Avoid the area.

It's National School Bus Safety Week. During this week the "Operation Safe Stop" Campaign will be running. “Operation Safe Stop” is a statewide Michigan law enforcement initiative targeting drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. Know what to do when you come upon a bus.

Thirty-two year old Female from Hanover Michigan Killed in Crash after Driver Flees Police FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
October 18, 2026 SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Jackson County, Mich. – At approximately 3:50 a.m. on October 18, 2026, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Jackson Post attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Jeep Patriot near West Michigan Avenue and 24th Street in the Township of Summit. The vehicle fled southbound on 24th Street. Troopers did not initiate a pursuit. Moments later, Jackson 911 received an iPhone crash notification near 24th Street and Morrell Street. Troopers responded to the scene and located the Jeep, which had crashed into a tree. Preliminary investigation indicates the Jeep was being driven by a 17-year-old male from Jackson, who had fled from the attempted traffic stop. The vehicle was traveling southbound on 24th Street at a high rate of speed and failed to stop at the intersection of Morrell Street before crashing into a tree. Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in the crash. A 32-year-old female passenger from Hanover, Michigan, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver and an 18-year-old female passenger, from Hanover, were transported to Henry Ford Hospital and are listed in critical condition. A 16-year-old male passenger from Jackson was also transported to Henry Ford Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing. The Michigan State Police were assisted at the scene by the Summit Township Fire Department, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Jackson Police Department, and Jackson Community Ambulance.

Our hearts are with the victims, families and community impacted by the tragic school shooting in Oregon. These events remind us how important it is to speak up when something doesn’t seem right. If you see or hear something that could threaten the safety of a student or school, say something. Michigan’s OK2SAY program gives students, parents and community members a confidential way to report threats, bullying, or other concerns that could put students or schools at risk. You can text your concerns to 652729 (OK2SAY) or Call: 855-565-2729
 Or go online: michigan.gov/ok2say/ You don’t have to be certain something is wrong to share a concern. Speaking up could help prevent a tragedy. See something. Say something. Help keep our schools safe. If there is an immediate emergency, call 911.

Happy Friday! It's National Bosses Day today. Have that boss that really takes care of you? Let them know today. Bring in that fancy coffee, or pastry to let them know how much they are appreciated. If you don't have a great boss, sorry. You could call in sick. Have a great day!

Lansing Post Trooper Patrol Vehicle Struck By Motorist October 15, 2026 Windsor Township, Eaton County-On October 14, 2026, at approximately 10:55 p.m., troopers from the Lansing Post were on westbound I-96 near Lansing Rd attempting to pull a semi-truck out of the ditch. Troopers had shut down the right lane of travel for the tow truck and positioned a patrol car in the right lane with its emergency lights activated, as well as flares on the roadway. Traffic was still moving in the left lane of travel. At that time a 2013 Chevy Cruze being driven by a 67-year-old male from Dewitt, moved to the right lane intending to pass a semi-truck in front of him. The vehicle came upon the unoccupied patrol vehicle and struck it from behind. After striking the patrol vehicle, the vehicle continued into the left lane and was struck by the semi-truck he was trying to pass. No troopers were injured in the crash. The driver of the Chevy Cruze sustained serious, but non-life threating injuries, and was transported to University of Michigan Hospital in Lansing for treatment. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured. The crash caused the roadway to be closed for several hours as troopers investigated the crash and clean up the roadway. The investigation is ongoing.

UPDATE: Freeway is open.

Westbound I-96, 1 mile east of Lansing Road in Windsor Township, Eaton County is closed for a traffic crash. Troopers were on the shoulder of the expressway working to get a semi-truck out of the ditch with a tow truck. A vehicle traveling in the left lane attempted to pass another vehicle and struck an unoccupied MSP patrol vehicle in the rear. The driver of the vehicle was taken to U of M hospital in Lansing. Their condition is unknown at this time. The freeway will remain closed while the crash is investigated.

Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Located On Thursday, October 8, detectives from the MSP Lansing Post located the 2018 Jeep Compass involved in the fatal hit-and-run crash on I-69 in Benton Township, Eaton County, thanks to numerous tips and investigative efforts. Detectives located the vehicle on a property in Mason, along with several key pieces of evidence. The vehicle and additional evidence were seized as the investigation continues. While locating the vehicle is a significant step forward, there is still much work to be done. Detectives continue to gather evidence before presenting the case to the prosecutor’s office. The MSP remains committed to pursuing justice for the victim and his family. Thank you to everyone who provided tips and information to assist in this investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this investigation you can contact the MSP Lansing Post at 517-927-7902.