(CBS DETROIT) - A Macomb County deputy climbed through the window of a moving vehicle to help save a 63-year-old man who was experiencing a medical emergency while driving, the sheriff's office said.
At 2:18 p.m., deputies responded to southbound Gratiot Avenue in Mt. Clemens after receiving a report of a silver GMC Sierra truck "driving erratically" near Church Street.
When deputies found the vehicle on Gratiot, near Remick Drive, they activated the patrol car's lights and sirens, but the driver, identified as a 63-year-old man, didn't stop.
MCSO DEPUTY’S EFFORTS PREVENT TRAGEDY
Mount Clemens, MI – September 12, 2024, at approximately 2:18PM, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to southbound Gratiot Avenue in Mount Clemens for a silver GMC Sierra driving erratically near Church Street.
Deputies encountered the vehicle on southbound Gratiot near Remick Drive. They activated lights and sirens. The driver, a 63-year-old male, failed to stop, continuing southbound at approximately 5 miles per hour. Deputies pulled alongside the driver, who appeared to be in a daze, unable to comprehend the requests.
Eventually the driver of the truck rolled down his window and briefly hit his brakes. Deputy Miron, who had been in the passenger side of the patrol vehicle, was able to exit the window of the Sheriff’s SUV and climb into the truck while the vehicles continued traveling on Gratiot.
Once Deputy Miron was inside the truck, she was able to stop the vehicle. She then called a family member to confirm the driver’s medical condition.
Clinton Township Fire Department arrived on the scene and began treating the driver. He was then transported to an area hospital for further medical care.
“I commend Deputy Miron for putting herself in harm’s way to help a citizen in need and protect other drivers on the roadway,” stated Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. “Due to her quick thinking and selfless actions, she safely ended what could have been a tragic situation.”
The truck continued traveling at about five mph on Gratiot.
Deputies then pulled up next to the driver, who appeared to be dazed and "unable to comprehend the requests."
The driver eventually rolled down his window and briefly hit his brakes. Video shows Deputy Miron climbing through the window of the patrol vehicle and into the truck while the cars were traveling on Gratiot.
Once inside the truck, the deputy was able to stop it. After that, she called a family member of the driver to confirm his medical condition.
Clinton Township fire officials took the driver to a local hospital for further treatment.
"I commend Deputy Miron for putting herself in harm's way to help a citizen in need and protect other drivers on the roadway," said Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. "Due to her quick thinking and selfless actions, she safely ended what could have been a tragic situation."
Sara Powers is a digital producer for CBS Detroit. A Detroit native, Sara has been covering local topics such as breaking news, politics and entertainment for CBS Detroit since 2021.
