SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — State police are investigating a road rage incident in Scranton that escalated into an assault involving a weapon.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the incident happened on February 28 between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. It began within the city and continued onto the Scranton Central Expressway before ending near the Interstate 81 southbound on-ramp.
Investigators say an unknown passenger in one of the vehicles involved carried out the assault during the confrontation.
A 24-year-old man from Scranton was identified as the victim. Authorities have not released information about any injuries or whether a suspect has been identified.
Two vehicles were involved in the incident: a 2023 black Nissan and a 2018 blue Nissan Altima.
State police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information to come forward.