Grosse Pointe man who intentionally collided with a delivery truck several times in court

MACOMB COUNTY, Michigan. – A Grosse Pointe man was charged with intentionally crashing a billboard into a delivery truck several times.

William Michael-Louis Matouk II is accused of intentionally driving a Chevrolet Express van into a placarded box truck near Mack Avenue and Vernier Road in Grosse Pointe Woods on June 30, 2024. He allegedly backed up and struck the truck two more times before fleeing the scene of the accident.

According to the Macomb County District Attorney's Office, the driver of the billboard truck suffered injuries that are not life-threatening.

Matouk was accused of:

• Malicious destruction of personal property – a crime punishable by ten years’ imprisonment

• Assault with a dangerous weapon – a crime punishable by four years in prison

• Lying to a peace officer – a crime punishable by two years in prison

• Failure to stop after a collision – an offense punishable by a 90-day fine

“We take this case very seriously. The defendant put lives in danger by allegedly using his vehicle as a weapon, and it is fortunate that the injuries sustained were not more serious. We are committed to ensuring justice is done,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.

Matouk was arraigned in Grosse Pointe Woods District Court on $50,000 bail. If released, he will not be allowed to speak to any witnesses, prosecutors said, and will have to surrender his passport and seek permission before leaving Michigan.

A probation hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

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