Drug-Impaired Driving on the Rise in Michigan
Michigan is experiencing an increase in drug-impaired driving, with Mount Pleasant being no exception. Although city crash data does not currently separate drug-related cases, police records and regional incidents indicate a steady rise.
A recent incident in September 2025 involved a vehicle striking a school bus in Mount Pleasant, resulting in one injury and an OWI arrest. In April 2025, two Mount Pleasant residents were charged after police found cocaine, fentanyl, and buprenorphine during a traffic stop in neighboring Midland County.
It is absolutely devastating for a family member to lose a loved one in a traumatic way.
According to the Mount Pleasant Police Department, 41% of Michigan's fatal crashes involve alcohol or drugs. Lieutenant Kevin Dush of the CMUPD highlights the devastating impact of fatal crashes on families.
Author's summary: Drug-impaired driving increases in Michigan.
- 41% of Michigan's fatal crashes involve alcohol or drugs.
- Recent incidents in Mount Pleasant include a school bus crash and a traffic stop with drug findings.