A Brampton man sustained life-threatening injuries in a road rage incident on the Thanksgiving weekend.

Emergency crews responded to the road rage incident that escalated into an assault on Third Street in Orangeville shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, the Ontario Provincial Police said.

The 44-year-old man was airlifted to a trauma centre where he remains in life-threatening condition, the OPP said.

Police charged one person in connection with the incident.

Brandon Demerchant, 33, of Orangeville, has been charged with aggravated assault.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at www.p3tips.com.

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