Warren, MI (April 4, 2026) – A crash involving multiple vehicles, including a patrol vehicle, was reported on Saturday, April 4, around 12:20 p.m. at the intersection of 12 Mile Road and Mound Road in Warren.
Early information indicates that a patrol vehicle was struck during the collision. The impact also caused a nearby light pole to fall, creating additional hazards at the scene. Emergency units responded to assess the situation and assist those involved.
At least one person was reported hurt, though the total number of people involved has not been confirmed. Traffic in the area was affected as crews worked to clear damaged vehicles and debris from the roadway.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
12 Mile Road in Warren, MI: A Key Corridor in Macomb County
12 Mile Road is one of Warren’s most traveled east-west corridors, running through the heart of Macomb County and serving as a critical connector for both residents and commuters. The road is maintained by Macomb County and stretches across Warren’s urban landscape, intersecting several major thoroughfares that define the city’s traffic grid.
Among its most significant intersections, 12 Mile Road crosses Mound Road and Van Dyke Avenue, two of the area’s busiest north-south arteries.
Van Dyke Avenue, also known as M-53, passes next to the General Motors Technical Center between 12 Mile and 14 Mile roads and through the center of a suburban shopping district. This makes the stretch of 12 Mile Road near Van Dyke a hub of commercial and industrial activity.
I-696, also known as the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, enters Warren at the Dequindre Road interchange and features a major stack interchange at Mound Road before continuing east through the city. The freeway ultimately merges into I-94 at St. Clair Shores, connecting Warren to the broader Metro Detroit highway system.
12 Mile Road also runs adjacent to the iconic GM Technical Center, anchored around Van Dyke Avenue north of 12 Mile Road, one of the largest automotive research and engineering campuses in the world. Macomb Community College is also located along 12 Mile Road at 14500 East 12 Mile Road, adding significant daily traffic from students and staff.
