A man and a woman are facing charges following a road rage incident in downtown Toronto on Saturday evening that led to seven vehicles being struck, Toronto police say.
Posted: Jul 30, 2023 8:45 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours agoIn a news release on Sunday, police said a man operating a blue Ford Escape SUV — with three passengers — in the Front Street West and Lower Simcoe Street area "became involved in a road rage incident with another driver" and smashed the hood of that vehicle with a collapsible baton.
Police said officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but "the man proceeded to drive through heavy traffic and onto the sidewalk, [narrowly] missing pedestrians and striking seven stopped vehicles before being stopped by officers."According to police, a 25-year-old Toronto man was charged with the following:Four counts of dangerous operation.Use unauthorized plate.
Police also charged an 18-year-old Toronto woman with carry concealed weapon. She is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 13. Toronto police Const. Cindy Chung told CBC Toronto that it's "very fortunate" that officers were able to get to the scene "and make a quick arrest in this incident."Chung is reminding drivers to "be patient with each other," adding that drivers and pedestrians should "always be alert and aware of their surroundings."
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