Man’s shocking injury after road rage incident—did this really happen on our roads?
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Road rage incidents are all too common, but sometimes they take an unexpected and alarming turn.
What started as a simple disagreement on a busy road soon spiralled into an encounter that left one driver needing emergency treatment.
The events that unfolded have left many questioning just how far tempers can go on the road.
A 63-year-old man from Rowville required surgery after an altercation during a road rage incident in Victoria over the weekend.
The event unfolded around 3:15 pm on Saturday when the man was driving along Glenfern Rd in Upwey, southeast of Melbourne.
He was travelling under 40 km/h due to Country Fire Authority backburning in the area when a light-coloured Kia Rio, or a similar car, began tailgating him and honking repeatedly.
The two vehicles eventually stopped side by side at the intersection of Napoleon Rd and Wellington Rd, where a verbal dispute erupted.
The driver of the Kia Rio, a Caucasian man believed to be in his mid to late 40s, swerved in front of the victim's car and halted.
The younger man then exited his vehicle and approached the 63-year-old, who had his window down. The driver pushed the victim before biting his finger.
He then returned to his car and drove off towards Wellington Village in Rowville.
The victim later made his way to the hospital, where he underwent surgery to treat his injury. Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
How far is too far when tempers flare on the road? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
What started as a simple disagreement on a busy road soon spiralled into an encounter that left one driver needing emergency treatment.
The events that unfolded have left many questioning just how far tempers can go on the road.
A 63-year-old man from Rowville required surgery after an altercation during a road rage incident in Victoria over the weekend.
The event unfolded around 3:15 pm on Saturday when the man was driving along Glenfern Rd in Upwey, southeast of Melbourne.
He was travelling under 40 km/h due to Country Fire Authority backburning in the area when a light-coloured Kia Rio, or a similar car, began tailgating him and honking repeatedly.
The two vehicles eventually stopped side by side at the intersection of Napoleon Rd and Wellington Rd, where a verbal dispute erupted.
The driver of the Kia Rio, a Caucasian man believed to be in his mid to late 40s, swerved in front of the victim's car and halted.
The younger man then exited his vehicle and approached the 63-year-old, who had his window down. The driver pushed the victim before biting his finger.
He then returned to his car and drove off towards Wellington Village in Rowville.
The victim later made his way to the hospital, where he underwent surgery to treat his injury. Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
How far is too far when tempers flare on the road? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
