MICHIGAN — A truck driver was arrested after allegedly firing a handgun at a vehicle carrying a family during a road rage incident on U.S. 23 in Monroe County, according to Michigan State Police.
Troopers responded around 7:42 p.m. Saturday to a report of a possible shooting on northbound U.S. 23 near Mile Marker 20 in Milan Township.
Authorities said Monroe County Central Dispatch received a call from a 53-year-old Clinton Township man who was driving a Hyundai with five family members inside the vehicle.
According to police, the driver reported becoming involved in a road rage incident with the driver of a semi-truck. Investigators said the suspect allegedly displayed a handgun from the truck and began firing toward the family’s vehicle while following them on the highway.
Troopers responded to the scene and conducted an investigation.
Police arrested a 33-year-old Clinton Township man who was driving a Peterbilt semi-truck. He was lodged at the Monroe County Jail, and charges are pending.
No injuries were reported.
Michigan State Police said the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Trooper Jordan Enders at 734-242-3500.
