Stolen U-Haul Rolls Over After Hall Road and Garfield Crash [Macomb Township, MI]

A stolen U-Haul truck rolled over at one of Macomb County’s busiest intersections Thursday morning, May 28, 2026, after the driver ran a red light and was struck by another vehicle at Hall Road (M-59) and Garfield in Macomb Township. Firefighters had to cut the windshield out of the overturned truck to extract the driver, who was taken into custody at the scene. The story was reported by ClickOnDetroit Local 4 News, which cited the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office and Clinton Township police.

According to authorities, the incident began around 8 a.m. in Clinton Township when officers spotted a U-Haul truck that had been reported stolen. When police attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled. Officers pursued the vehicle into Mount Clemens, at which point the chase was terminated in accordance with department pursuit policy. The stolen U-Haul continued east, and shortly after 9 a.m., the driver ran a red light at the intersection of Hall Road and Garfield in Macomb Township. A second vehicle struck the U-Haul in the intersection, causing the truck to roll onto its passenger side. First responders cut open the windshield to extricate the driver — a 47-year-old Clinton Township woman — who was taken into custody. She was not reported to have sustained serious injuries. The driver of the second vehicle, whose condition was not released at time of publication, was transported to receive medical attention. The investigation remains ongoing.

Hall Road at Garfield is one of the most heavily traveled intersections in all of Macomb County, carrying a constant flow of commercial, commuter, and residential traffic through the heart of Macomb Township. A vehicle running a red light at this intersection at any hour poses serious danger to every driver, passenger, and pedestrian in the surrounding area. The fact that this crash occurred during the morning commute window — when traffic volume on Hall Road is at its peak — makes the circumstances all the more alarming.

Understanding the Legal Implications of This Crash

When a driver operating a stolen vehicle runs a red light and causes a multi-vehicle crash in the middle of one of Macomb County’s busiest intersections, the legal consequences extend well beyond the criminal charges the driver now faces. For the driver and any occupants of the vehicle that was struck, Michigan law provides important avenues of recovery — and understanding those options now, while the investigation is active and evidence is fresh, is critically important.

Michigan’s no-fault insurance system will provide initial coverage for the medical expenses and wage loss of any person injured in this crash, regardless of fault. However, when a crash is caused by a driver who was operating a stolen vehicle, had fled from police, and ran a red light at a busy intersection, the range of legal options for injured parties goes well beyond no-fault benefits. An experienced auto accident attorney can investigate all potentially responsible parties — including the driver of the stolen U-Haul — and identify every available source of compensation for the people hurt in this crash.

One of the most important questions in any stolen vehicle crash is insurance coverage. The driver of a stolen vehicle typically does not have the owner’s permission to operate it, which can create complex coverage questions depending on the specific policies involved. Michigan’s assigned claims plan exists precisely for situations where the at-fault driver’s coverage is unclear or unavailable, providing a pathway for injured victims to access no-fault benefits even when the circumstances of the crash complicate a standard claim. A liability claim against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering and other non-economic damages is a separate avenue that an attorney can pursue simultaneously. Anyone injured in this crash — particularly the occupants of the vehicle that was struck — should consult with an attorney before speaking with any insurance adjuster, as the coverage landscape in stolen vehicle cases is more complex than in a standard crash and early legal guidance is essential.

If you or a family member were injured in a crash involving a stolen vehicle, a fleeing driver, or a red-light runner anywhere in Macomb County, our team is here to help you understand your rights and fight for the full compensation you deserve. We proudly serve clients throughout Macomb Township, Clinton Township, and the surrounding Macomb County communities. To speak with an experienced Michigan personal injury attorney, contact us today.

Source: ClickOnDetroit