73-year-old driver trying to eat chicken wings rear ends Michigan trooper's squad car
(CBS DETROIT) – Michigan State Police says a 73-year-old Detroit man was trying to eat chicken wings while driving when he rear-ended a trooper's patrol vehicle on Wednesday.
The patrol was called at about 3:15 p.m. to the southbound John C. Lodge Service Drive at West Grand Boulevard.
Police say a trooper was in the center lane at a red light when the man struck the patrol car. No injuries were reported, and there was minor vehicle damage.
The driver received a citation and was released, the patrol said on social media
"It is important to remember to focus on driving when behind the wheel," said 1st Lt. Mike Shaw. "Driving distracted, in this case, eating wings, is a risky driving behavior that leads to preventable crashes. Fortunately, no one was hurt in this case."
