URGENT UPDATE: A 26-year-old man was arrested in Salt Lake City following a shocking incident on Saturday night where he allegedly struck another driver with his car after being rear-ended. The events unfolded near 5600 West and Amelia Earhart Drive, as police report that the man refused to cooperate with the driver who hit him.
According to police booking affidavits, the victim of the rear-end collision approached the man to exchange information. Instead of complying, the man reportedly yelled at the victim, escalating tensions. The victim began recording the altercation, capturing crucial evidence as he tried to insist on exchanging details.
In a startling turn, while the victim was near the front of the man’s car, the suspect abruptly put the vehicle into drive and struck him, causing injuries to the victim’s hand. The man then fled the scene, but not before the victim managed to document his license plate and record video evidence.
Police swiftly located the suspect at his residence, where they discovered an open container of alcohol in the center console of his vehicle. During questioning, the man admitted to leaving the scene, claiming he did not see damage on his car and needed to return home for “classes.”
He was booked into Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of aggravated assault and failing to remain at the scene of an accident involving injury. These charges carry potential road rage penalty enhancements if he is convicted.
This incident highlights the urgent issue of road rage and driver accountability, raising concerns over safety on Utah roads. The victim’s quick thinking in recording the incident may prove critical in the ongoing investigation.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
