A Michigan State Police cruiser was struck by an impaired driver in Eastpointe on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Courtesy of Michigan State Police)
A Michigan State Police trooper made an unexpected arrest after his cruiser was struck by an allegedly impaired driver in Eastpointe Wednesday night.
The trooper was driving eastbound on 9 Mile Road approaching Brittany Avenue when he was hit in the intersection by another driver traveling on Brittany around 9:20 p.m.
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Neither the trooper or the woman driving the other vehicle were injured in the collision. After investigating, the trooper determined that the woman was impaired and subsequently placed her under arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
“Thankfully our trooper was not injured in this crash,” said MSP Spl/Lt. Ty Howard. “This incident serves as another reminder that impaired driving puts everyone at risk. If you are impaired, please do not get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Make a plan ahead of time and help keep our roadways safe.”
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Jenny Sherman is a digital news producer for ClickOnDetroit and a Michigan State University alumna. She has worked as a reporter and editor in various metro Detroit newsrooms for more than a decade, including for WDET - Detroit Public Radio, The Oakland Press, Macomb Daily, Planet Detroit, Metro Parent and more.