Wednesday, December 19 2012 9:51 PM EST2012-12-20 02:51:18 GMT
A motorist lost control of a minivan and drove right through the front door of a house on West Chicago in Detroit. The family said police told them that driver was going 90 miles-per-hour.
A motorist lost control of a minivan and drove right through the front door of a house on West Chicago in Detroit. The family said police told them that driver was going 90 miles-per-hour.
By Maurielle Lue Fox 2 News
DETROIT (WJBK) -- A van slammed into a family's home leaving major damage just before the holidays. The Fox 2 Problem Solvers put out a call for help and our viewers responded.
It may have been a rainy day Thursday, but the sun was shining in Detroit.
"I'm glad that it's getting fixed. I'm really excited. It was cold last night, but I'm thankful that people came in and helped us. We really needed it. I'm really grateful to them and to Fox 2," said Renita Alexander.
Her family called Fox 2 Wednesday morning after a man drove a van through the front of their home on Detroit's west side, then reportedly ran away. Her grandfather was rushed to the hospital with spinal injuries. The wheelchair ramp her paralyzed grandmother uses to get in and out of the home was destroyed.
Then Fox 2 viewers showed up. An anonymous donor hired Mar-Que General Contracting to help.
"We're going to do everything we can do to get these people's house done as fast as possible," said Billy Keehn.
Fox 2 viewer Charles King of Charles King Construction saw our story and realized he knew the family in need.
"I've (known) her for 30 years," he said. "She used to come around the whole neighborhood, picking up all of the young people in the neighborhood, getting us to go to church and all of that, so I'm basically giving back what she gave to me."
King had the manpower, but not the materials. He is getting almost everything he needs donated.
"I reached out to Detroit Impact to get some materials. They're going to buy some materials. I reached out to Habitat for Humanity. They gave me some carpet. The gave me the doors. They gave me wood. They're going to give me the windows," he said.
"We're just making sure it's secure so no rain gets inside, and then... in the morning we'll be back. We're going to... re-frame it all back, put a new window in. We're going to put in new carpet and that's in the living room and the hallway."
"This is the most anybody has ever done for us. I couldn't ask for more. I really thank them for their time, their resources," Alexander said.
The only thing these volunteers still need is a little more wood for the wheelchair ramp that Charles King promises to build to make sure that this family can go to church on Sunday.
Tuesday, March 12 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-03-12 20:33:13 GMT
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:23 GMT
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:08:52 GMT
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:39:46 GMT
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:53:47 GMT
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:38:56 GMT
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
