Truck Plows Into Washington Township Tim Hortons, Leaving the Café in Shambles

Early Thursday morning, just after the sun had barely risen over Washington Township, a vehicle—reporters say a pickup—hurtled straight into the Tim Hortons at 13240 32 Mile Road. The impact was enough to rip through the front wall, shatter windows and leave a gaping hole where the drive‑through entrance used to be.

Fortunately, the coffee shop was closed at the time. Two employees were inside the back of the building, doing the usual end‑of‑shift cleaning. They heard the crash, saw the dust settle, but walked away unscathed. No customers were present, and officials confirmed that nobody was injured.

The driver, whose identity has not been released, was escorted to a nearby ambulance for a medical evaluation. Police say a sudden health issue—perhaps a seizure—might have caused the loss of control. They are clear that alcohol or drugs do not appear to have been factors.

First responders from Washington Township Police, the fire department, EMS, and the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office converged on the scene within minutes. After securing the area, they began clearing debris and assessing the structural damage.

Because the crash compromised the building’s integrity, Tim Hortons will stay closed while contractors repair the wall, replace broken glass, and conduct thorough inspections. The franchise’s management hopes to announce whether the drive‑through can reopen before the end of the week, but for now, the site remains a construction zone.

Local residents expressed a mix of shock and relief. “It could have been a lot worse,” one neighbor said, “but I’m just glad no one got hurt.” The community’s focus now shifts to watching the rebuild and hoping the driver gets the help they need.