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Published on November 07, 2024
Ann Arbor Police Seek Public's Help After Driver Violently Assaulted in Road Rage IncidentSource: Google Street View

Ann Arbor Police Department is currently investigating a road rage incident that escalated into violence early Wednesday morning. The altercation took place at approximately 1 a.m. at the intersection of Main and Madison streets. According to the victim's report, as per ClickOnDetroit, they were stopped at a flashing yellow light behind a vehicle that was not proceeding. The victim alleges to have then made an "offensive hand gesture" towards the other driver.

What ensued next was a sharp turn to violence, with the other driver exiting their vehicle to forcibly remove the victim from their seat. The driver then "removed the victim from their seat, punched them in the face, and threatened them with what the victim believed was a handgun," ClickOnDetroit relayed from police statements. The suspect, driving a silver sedan, consequently fled the scene heading south on Main Street. The assailant's identity remains unknown as the police did not immediately provide a suspect description, per information from FOX 2 Detroit.

Though the incident appears to be isolated, law enforcement officials are keen to fully understand and apprehend the individual responsible for the assault. The Ann Arbor police have actively requested any information from the public. They have made available a tip line at 734-794-6939, or tips can be shared via email to [email protected], as stated by ClickOnDetroit.