Following a hit-and-run collision in Watertown Township, two adults and a kid have died.

The collision occurred close to Corrison and Wacousta Roads. A female driver from Gratiot County struck 11 people in all while they were making their way to their grandparents’ home, according to law enforcement, which they confirmed to News 10.

According to the police, the woman who struck the gathering of individuals left the scene but was later found and placed under arrest. Police believe alcohol played a role, as reported by WILX. Due to an ongoing investigation, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has closed the route overnight, the website reported.

The suspect who reportedly fled the scene was later apprehended and detained, as per Fox 47 News.

We’ve seen the Michigan Wolverines prioritize smash football and target talented offensive line in Sherrone Moore’s first off-season as head coach, and a top target for Michigan just included the reigning National Champs in his top 4.

On Saturday afternoon, On3 National recruiting expert Hayes Fawcett reported that Michigan was in the top 4 for four-star 2025 offensive linemen Michael Carroll, along with Penn State, Georgia and Alabama.

On the 247 Composite, Carroll, a native of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is ranked just outside the top 200 in the 2025 class, along with 11th among interior offensive linemen and eighth among recruits from his home state.

Carroll made an impromptu visit to Michigan this past Fall the day after the Michigan State win, and he got the chance to meet head coach Sherrone Moore and offensive line coach Grant Newsome in a recent spring visit. If the four-star linemen were to commit to Michigan, he’d be the second O-Line commit in the class, joining four-star in-state OL Avery Gach.

Carroll’s interest in Michigan is not a surprise, considering the Wolverines have garnered a reputation as being a place for young offensive linemen to develop into NFL players, all while dominating in the trenches en route to a ton of success over the last three seasons.

“They were completely dominant,” Carroll said about Michigan after that visit. “They were extremely explosive and powerful out of their stances. When I was at Michigan’s camp, that’s one thing coach Moore taught me. Seeing them do it was special. I could see myself fitting in there as a guard.”

Carroll said an interview with The Wolverine last month ($) that Michigan is “up there with Alabama, Georgia and a couple of others right now.” There’s not a clear timeline for when he’ll make a decision, but we’ll keep you updated as his recruitment continues.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.

Air quality alert issued for 14 Michigan counties as wildfire smoke returns

An air quality alert has been issued for 14 Michigan counties, including in Metro Detroit, as Canadian wildfire smoke returns to the area this weekend.

Learn more here.

Spongy moth caterpillars are still a nuisance in Michigan: What to know

Though their population has been on the decline, spongy moth caterpillars continue to be a nuisance.

Spongy moth caterpillars cluster on oaks and other deciduous trees and eat their leaves, leaving the trees vulnerable to disease and other pests. During large outbreaks of these caterpillars, debris and the BB-sized pellets of frass (droppings) they leave behind can be a nuisance.

Read the report here.

Why Michigan has designated two bovine tuberculosis testing areas

Bovine tuberculosis (TB) was detected in wild deer in some Michigan counties, causing officials to designate two bovine TB testing areas.

Bovine TB was detected in wild deer in Benzie, Crawford, and Otsego counties, during the 2023 season. Because of that, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has designated two testing areas.

Read more here.

The steps Metro Detroit homeowners should take to combat high-end house thefts

Crews of thieves are continuing to target high-end homes across Metro Detroit, stealing valuable items while homeowners aren’t there.

Authorities in Oakland County say the teams of thieves are actually coming from Chile, and are targeting houses throughout the United States. Here in Michigan, high-end homes have been targeted in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties, and the issue continues.

See the lists here.

Weather forecast: Air quality alert, sunshine, and warm temps to start the weekend across Metro Detroit