EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Deputies arrested a 32-year-old man on Saturday in connection with a road rage incident in Far East El Paso that was caught on camera and went viral on social media
According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Edgar Sanchez was arrested at a home after investigators determined he threw multiple rocks at another driver following a traffic incident.
Investigators said the incident happened on Friday at around 1 p.m. at the intersection of Eastlake Boulevard and Rojas Drive.
Sanchez is being accused of assaulting the driver by hitting him in the back with rocks, as well as shattering several windows and causing over $5,000 in property damage.
The incident was caught on camera and shared on the popular social media account @therealfitfamelpaso.
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One arrested in Far East El Paso road rage incident that went viral. Credit: EPCSO
Investigators did not reveal exactly what led to the fight between the two drivers.
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Investigators said they collected that video and several others, as well as physical evidence, during their investigation, which then led to Sanchez’s arrest.
Jail records show Sanchez was booked into the El Paso County Downtown jail, where he was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, with a $10,000 bond, and criminal mischief ($2,500–$30,000), with a $5,000 bond.
According to jail records, Sanchez was released from jail Sunday after posting a surety bond.
Following news of the arrest, the Sheriff’s office released a statement reminding people to remain calm when encountering aggressive drivers, avoid getting into confrontations, and to report dangerous behavior to the authorities.
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