Bath Township Plane Crash Victims Believed to Be Crew from Mexico

Authorities in Bath Township say they believe the three people killed in last Thursday’s small plane crash near Clark and Peacock Roads were two pilots and a mechanic, all from Mexico. The individuals are presumed to be Rodolfo Zamora, Francisco Jimenez, and Alvaro Rodriguez. DNA testing is still underway to confirm the victims’ identities, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Fire Chief Mark Koonter said Sunday that the crash site posed difficult conditions for first responders. The wreckage was located deep in a wooded, secluded area.

“It was a very wooded, very secluded area. It was a significant distance off the road. It was not accessible by even four-wheel drive trucks,” Koonter explained. “We actually had to use saws and manpower to blaze a trail all the way back to even access the site itself.”

Heavy Rainfall Across Mid-Michigan

More than two inches of rain fell in Lansing between Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. A cold front produced showers and thunderstorms across the state. The highest total was reported in Schoolcraft in Kalamazoo County, where 2.68 inches were recorded.

Road Closures and Traffic Changes Begin Today

Drivers should expect new construction-related disruptions beginning today across the region:

• Meridian Road and Grand River Avenue: The intersection is closed through November 23 for rebuilding.

• Downtown Lansing: Northbound traffic on Capitol Avenue is shifting between Ionia and Shiawassee streets for sewer work until 3 p.m.

Gas Prices Continue to Fall

Gas prices across Michigan are on a steep decline. AAA reports the average price in the Lansing area is now $2.72 per gallon, down 16 cents from last week. Statewide, the average has fallen to $2.79 — an 11-cent drop over the same period.

Gun Buyback Effort Removes Weapons from Streets

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church hosted its fourth annual gun buyback event Saturday, partnering with Lansing and Ingham County law enforcement. Rifles, shotguns, and handguns were collected and turned over to Michigan State Police for destruction.

Protesters Gather at State Capitol

Thousands rallied at the Michigan State Capitol over the weekend as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests opposing President Donald Trump’s policies. The demonstration remained peaceful throughout the day.

Ford Issues Recall Over Rearview Camera Issue

Ford is sending out recall notices starting today to owners of approximately 300,000 pickup trucks. The recall affects Super Duty models of the F-250, F-350, and F-450 from model years 2020 through 2022 due to a rearview camera malfunction. The defect could prevent the camera from displaying an image when the vehicle is in reverse.