A traffic dispute near Eastlake Boulevard and Rojas Drive turned violent Friday afternoon when a 32-year-old man allegedly hurled rocks at another driver and his BMW, shattering windows, striking the victim in the back, and leaving him with visible injuries. Edgar Sanchez was arrested the next day and has since posted bond, but he now faces a felony charge that carries the possibility of years in state prison.
According to the KTSM 9 News report on the incident, deputies were dispatched to the area near Eastlake Boulevard and Rojas Drive around 1 p.m. on October 9 after a traffic-related dispute escalated into a violent confrontation between two drivers. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office said Sanchez allegedly threw multiple rocks at the other driver and his vehicle, shattering several windows and causing roughly $5,000 in property damage.
The other driver, a 27-year-old man, was struck in the back by one of the rocks and sustained visible injuries, the sheriff's office said. Part of the confrontation was captured on video and circulated on social media, and deputies investigated the incident.
Special Operations Unit Tracks Down Suspect
Deputies assigned to the sheriff's office Special Operations Unit collected physical evidence and obtained additional video footage beyond the clips already shared online, according to the same statement. That work led investigators to a residence in the 13600 block of Mill Hill Drive, where deputies arrested Sanchez at approximately 11:17 p.m. on October 10.
KTSM reported Sanchez was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, with bond set at $10,000 for that charge. He was released after posting bond on October 11.
What Sanchez Could Face in Court
Under Texas Penal Code § 22.02, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000, according to Flatiron Legal Advisors. Under Texas law, an object not originally designed as a weapon — including a rock — can still legally qualify as a deadly weapon if the manner in which it was used was capable of causing death or serious bodily injury.
The separate criminal mischief charge against Sanchez also carries real exposure. Per the Murphy & McKinney Law Firm, criminal mischief causing property damage between $2,500 and $30,000 is classified as a state jail felony in Texas, carrying a penalty of 180 days to 2 years in state jail and a maximum fine of $10,000.
If a judge upholds an affirmative deadly weapon finding in the case, the consequences extend well beyond the base sentencing range. Under Article 42A.054 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, such a finding classifies the offense as a so-called “3G” crime, according to Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC. That designation bars a judge from granting straight probation and requires a defendant to serve at least half of any prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
Road Rage on Texas Roads
The clash near Eastlake and Rojas is one example of a road-rage confrontation on Texas roads.
This is not the first time a roadway dispute in the region has turned dangerous. In December 2025, El Paso police investigated another violent road rage confrontation involving a driver named Jair Rodriguez that escalated to gunfire before an arrest was made, as Hoodline previously reported.
Sheriff's Office Urges Caution Behind the Wheel
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is urging motorists to remain calm around aggressive drivers, avoid confrontations, and report dangerous behavior to law enforcement rather than engaging directly. Officials said road rage incidents can escalate quickly and put drivers, passengers, and other motorists at risk, adding that the department remains committed to investigating these incidents and protecting public safety.
