OPP in Prince Edward County have laid several charges against a Carrying Place man following a road rage incident that escalated into a collision.
Friday, shortly before 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a collision at the intersection of County Road 3 and Loyalist Parkway where a driver reported being struck from behind by another vehicle.
Police say both vehicles were travelling west on County Road 3 when a series of aggressive driving behaviours occurred, including tailgating, brake checking, and unsafe passing.
The incident escalated when the suspect vehicle intentionally struck the rear of the complainant’s vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, 72-year-old Jeffery Semper was located and arrested on charges of:
Dangerous operation
Failure to remain at the scene of an accident
Assault
Mischief under $5,000
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
OPP remind motorists that aggressive driving and road rage behaviours pose a serious risk to public safety.
Drivers are encouraged to remain calm, avoid engaging with aggressive drivers, and report dangerous driving to police.
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