71-Year-Old Driver in Critical Condition After Suspected Heart Attack Crash in Macomb County

Mitchell Wilson•

17.02.2026• 1 Min.

An ambulance is parked on the side of the road in front of a hospital building with windows, railings, text boards, posters, and other objects.

71-Year-Old Driver in Critical Condition After Suspected Heart Attack Crash in Macomb County

A 71-year-old man from Washington Township is in critical condition after a crash on Friday in Macomb County. Authorities believe a medical emergency caused the incident while he was driving on northbound M-53.

The man was travelling in a Jeep Cherokee near 35 Mile Road in Bruce Township when he drifted off the road. His vehicle struck a utility pole before coming to a stop.

Emergency responders found him unresponsive at the scene. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment.

Medical personnel suspect he suffered a heart attack behind the wheel. The incident remains under investigation.

The driver remains in hospital in a critical state. The crash occurred after he lost control of his vehicle due to the suspected medical episode. Authorities have not released further details about his condition.

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