An apparent road rage encounter in Oakland County escalated into physical violence involving two Macomb County men, where one was allegedly beaten to unconsciousness and suffered a head injury, officials said.<\/p>\n
The alleged assailant, 43-year-old Kenneth Patterson Ross, of Washington Township, was subsequently arrested and charged with misdemeanor aggravated assault.<\/p>\n
According to the Troy Police Department, it happened on Nov. 2 near John R and and Square Lake roads, where officers were dispatched shortly before 11 a.m. on a report for an assault in progress resulting from road rage, police said.<\/p>\n
At the scene, officers found the victim, a 48-year-old man from Macomb Township, lying unresponsive next to his vehicle, police said. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment and released later that evening, police said.<\/p>\n
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect exit his vehicle at the intersection, approach the victim\u2019s vehicle, and then hit and kick the victim multiple times, police said. He fled the scene before police arrived, then was located in the area of Big Beaver and Dequindre roads where he was pulled over and taken into custody. He was then transported to the Troy lock-up facility.<\/p>\n
At his arraignment on Nov. 4 in 52-4 District Court, bond was set at $25,000 with a 10% provision. Ross posted the required $2,500 and is out of custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on Nov. 19. The maximum penalty for the crime is one year in jail and\/or $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n
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