A 9-year-old girl is recovering in the hospital after a vehicle crashed through her bedroom wall while she was sleeping early Monday morning in Center Line.

The crash happened just before 3 a.m. on MacArthur Boulevard. A speeding SUV crashed through the house and into Laila Breitshtrus's bedroom, missing her 22-month-old sibling's room by just a couple of feet.

"Me and my fianc heard a big bang, and we both jumped up and were like, 'oh my God, the kids,'" said Rachael Wright, Laila's mother.

The impact was so violent that it sent Laila flying out of her bed, through a window and into the yard outside. Wright's fianc rushed outside searching for Laila, who was found under debris from the crash, while Wright frantically called 911.

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"I was so scared to go outside and see her," Wright said.

Laila is currently hospitalized with multiple injuries, which her family says include a laceration to her liver, three or four cracks in her spine, a fractured nose and various cuts and bruises.

Neighbors who heard the crash described it as sounding like an explosion.

"The sound of just the car hitting the house alone just shook the neighborhood. I am surprised that anyone slept through that," said neighbor Judith Bryan.

Judith called Laila's survival a miracle.

"I totally believe she had an angel with her," Judith said.

Police say the 20-year-old driver of the SUV fled the scene on foot but was arrested a short distance away while walking along 10 Mile Road. The driver is facing multiple charges and is currently being held in the Macomb County Jail.

"There's multiple charges, but we are still in the investigative stage," said Paul Myszynski, Director of Center Line Public Safety.

Police are awaiting the results of a toxicology report to determine if the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash.

Wright and her family remain at Laila's bedside, grateful their daughter survived the horrific crash.

"We're just hopeful as of right now," Wright said.

A GoFundMe has been created to help the family with recovery costs. To learn more or donate, click here.

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As gold prices continue to soar to record highs, it's sending ripples through everything from Wall Street to local jewelry shops, and investors say it's not too late to cash in.

Watch Peter's story in the video player below Local jewerly shops, investors say it's not too late to cash in as gold prices soars

"just got some broken jewelry," said Rebecca Nowak, who is selling gold. "Some one earrings, just some stuff like that."

It's a gold rush in 2025: the price of gold is going over $4,000 per ounce for the first time, and every day, people are looking to capitalize.

"Non-stop all day, yesterday and today, buying and selling," said Randy Cole.

Cole is the co-owner of the Diamond Vault of Troy, and said he's seen a surge in customer traffic of people coming into their store to see what they can turn their old jewelry into.

"We actually get some people now who are bringing in old gold jewelry and turning that in and using the cash from the old jewelry to buy silver and gold bars," Cole said.

Experts say this 2025 Gold Rush is being driven by economic uncertainty, inflation concerns, and geopolitical tensions. Investors are seeking a safe haven, financial expert Steve Cotton explained to me.

"What's driving the price of gold right now is several things, one is increased demand, and the second is that finance ministries and central banks are buying more and more gold," Cotton said.

He also told me that there's still time to invest.

"It's not too late to get in as long as you keep it a modest part of your portfolio," Cotton said.

This can include tangled and broken necklaces, to forgotten gold pieces.

"Nothing that I brought is difficult to part with, and most of it, I won't even remember when I leave," Nowak said.

People like Rebecca Nowak are digging through their drawers and heading to gold buyers like Tappers in West Bloomfield.

"The high price of gold is very enticing," she told me. "So that is what really motivated me to gather all of that stuff that has been crowding up my jewlery box"

But if you're thinking about selling, experts advise you to do your homework.

"People are unaware of the fact that 24 karat gold is really the only pure gold there is," said metals expert Lance Sharpiro. "So when they hold a whole bunch of material in their hands they don't understand pretty much it's only going to be half the weight or half the value."

And Randy added that if you're looking to buy gold coins or bars, make sure to buy from a reputible source.

"If it's too good to be true, it's not true," Cole said.

Where Your Voice Matters

The City of Detroit announced Wednesday new restrictions that will reroute commercial trucks away from residential areas starting Monday, October 7th, with targeted police enforcement to ensure compliance.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Truck traffic restricted in SW Detroit ahead of Gordie Howe Bridge opening

Southwest Detroit residents have long dealt with the noise, pollution, and safety concerns from heavy truck traffic. Some roads, like Vernor Highway, see more than 700 trucks per day.

"It's very loud and it's very disturbing," Michella King said.

"There has to be a sensible approach to making it livable," Scott Brines said.

Community members like Deb Sumner, who grew up in the area, welcome the city's action after decades of truck traffic disrupting their neighborhoods.

"I grew up here and trucks have been part of my life for decades," Sumner said.

Sumner says trucks are a common sight at all hours, and she's happy to see the city taking action.

"Let's use our smarts and protect our people first above all," Sumner said.

City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago Romero, whom I spoke with about this issue 2 weeks ago, is relieved that something is being done.

"I am incredibly excited to see and hear the difference," Santiago Romero said.

The new restrictions aim to keep commercial truck traffic out of southwest Detroit neighborhoods through new signage that will give truck drivers advance notice of the changes.

"This is really the beginning. We are going to monitor this. We are going to learn from this, but we hope to bring this city-wide," Santiago Romero said.

The Detroit Police Department will enforce the new commercial truck restrictions with dedicated resources.

"We will have our unit resources out. Our officers in uniform that will be in these areas and these neighborhoods where these trucks should not belong," Assistant Police Chief Franklin Hayes said.

The restrictions maintain access to all businesses for deliveries while redirecting through traffic away from residential streets.

Community members expressed satisfaction that the city is finally addressing their concerns.

"We are looking forward now to being a city of protected residents when it comes to semi trucks," Sumner said.

"To have a healthy, productive city, you need to make these steps," Brines said.

No Truck Traffic zones include:

Livernois between Vernor and I-75 Service Dr. Dragoon between Vernor and I-75 Service Dr. Clark between Toledo and I-75 Service Dr. Scotten between Toledo and I-75 Service Dr. Grand Blvd. between Toledo and I-75 Service Dr. Lonyo between St. John and Michigan Ave Central between Parkwood and Michigan Ave Toledo between Livernois and Clark All streets between Vernor, I-75 Service Dr., and Woodmere unless otherwise posted

Local Truck Access and Deliveries Only:

Central between John Kronk and Parkwood Lonyo between John Kronk and St. John Vernor between Woodmere and Dix Vernor between I-75 Service Drive and Livernois Springwells between Vernor and I-75 Service Dr.

Approved Truck Routes:

M-85 Fort Street US-12 Michigan Avenue John Kronk Livernois north of Vernor I-75 Service Drive Dix Wyoming Miller

For access to the Livernois Junction Intermodal Rail Terminal, trucks cannot access through residential neighborhoods and must use approved truck routes. The recommended access is I-94 Exit 212/212A (Livernois). Trucks may also use John Kronk to Wyoming or Dix to Miller for access to M-85 Fort Street or I-75.

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Michigan's much-anticipated bow hunting deer season officially kicks off on Wednesday, Oct. 1, and thousands of hunters will be heading into the woods to take part in the age-old tradition.

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Michigan hunters gear up for the start of bow season on Wednesday

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expecting a strong bow-hunting deer season this year, and those who I spoke to say they're excited to get out and hunt.

"I am totally excited. I have been looking forward to this all year," Jim Yaxley said.

"It's a great time of the year to be in the woods. The colors are starting to change," James Hack added.

Hack has been hunting for over 40 years and plans to head north soon to his property in Northern Michigan, but he's waiting for the weather to cool down.

"It's a little too warm for me, and I haven't had too many deer on my trail cam, so I am going to wait another week," Hack said.

But for others, like Carlous Kern, plan to be ready in the blind the moment bow season opens on Wednesday morning.

"I'll be up there for five weeks," Kern said.

I asked him what he enjoys most about the season.

"Just the serenity of it. The peacefulness and being up close with nature itself. And then, of course, if you're fortunate enough and be blessed enough to get a harvest. That adds to it as well," he said.

Chad Stewart, with the Michigan DNR, said, "We're expecting our archers to have a really great year."

The DNR said the season starts Oct. 1 and goes through Nov. 14, and then resumes on Dec. 1 through Jan. 1, 2026.

But, the DNR is warning hunters to be on the lookout for white-tail deer who may suffer from a viral and often deadly disease called epizootic hemorrhagic disease. The DNR said Jackson and Washtenaw counties are seeing the brunt of it.

"They might start to come across deer that are either dead or dying and and we ask them to report those deer through what's alled our eyes in the field program on our website," Stewart said.

The DNR said hunters should get their meat tested even though there is no evidence that humans can contract the virus. However, the viral disease is not deterring hunters from heading into the woods.

"I've seen a lot of good signs out there this year and I am really stoked about it," Yaxley said.

Where Your Voice Matters

Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing, and we're shining the spotlight on the people and places that help shape the rich cultural fabric of metro Detroit.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Prince Valley Market celebrates 50 years serving Detroit's Latino community

One of those places is Prince Valley Market, a family-owned grocery store in southwest Detroit that has served generations of Latino families with fresh food, authentic flavors, and a deep commitment to community.

From homemade pastries to fresh tamales, Prince Valley Market in southwest Detroit is known as one of Detroit's best Mexican markets. This weekend, they're celebrating 50 years of business.

"I would encourage anyone to come here to go shopping," said Michelle Polk, a 50-year customer.

"It's one of the few places over here where you can find Hispanic foods," said Frances Sadaka, a customer.

Evolving with the community

Located along Michigan Avenue in southwest Detroit, this neighborhood staple has evolved with the community over the years. Prince Valley Market once served mostly German and Polish families.

Today, it's a go-to destination for Detroit's growing Latino community. Seventy-five percent of Prince Valley Market's customers are Hispanic.

"Not a lot of supermarkets in Michigan or in Detroit cater to Latinos. That is where our niche is," said Joe Gappy, owner of Prince Valley Market.

"The demographic that was around it. It kept changing to the things that we needed to the things that we wanted," Sadaka said.

Fresh flavors made from scratch

When you walk into Prince Valley Market, flavors and smells fill the air.

"Everything is made from scratch," Gappy said.

Prince Valley is known for their mouthwatering selection of fresh foods, from in-house bakery cakes to a specialty aisle with imported goods and candies to fresh homemade tamales. They make and sell over 1,000 tamales per day.

"Everything we have is grab-and-go ready. So you can view it, feel it, touch it, and then purchase it from our store," Gappy said.

Preserving culture through food

Ernesto Nava has worked at Prince Valley Market for over 20 years, moving to Michigan from his home country of Mexico. He usually arrives first thing in the morning to start baking pastries and other items he prepares.

"What I am doing, I love it," Nava said. "It's about our culture. It's about our customers and making people happy."

Nava said he loves helping customers embrace their Hispanic heritage and culture through his work.

"It's really important. Because when you get here to the United States, you miss all the flavors from your old town," Nava said.

Loyal customers span generations

Polk has been shopping at Prince Valley Market for 50 years.

"It's good food. The bakery is just wonderful. I always encourage people to come over here to order their cakes. The cakes are wonderful, they really are," she said.

Sadaka has been coming to Prince Valley Market since she was a little girl.

"I love it. I bring my kids here, and they'll do the same thing too. It's just become a staple for us," she said.

On Saturday, September 27, Prince Valley Market will be hosting a 50th anniversary birthday party complete with cake, cupcakes, tastings of in-house specialties, and family-friendly festivities. The event is open to the public.

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