[03-08-2022] San Diego County, CA – Fender Bender Results in a Road Rage Brawl near Little Italy

Two drivers got into a road rage brawl after a fender bender crash near Little Italy on Tuesday afternoon, March 8, 2022.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 at Civic Center near the Little Italy neighborhood.

A fender bender occurred on the southbound lanes of Interstate five. Both drivers then exited their vehicles and started fighting.

Witnesses were able to capture the two men throwing punches. One of the men kicked the other in the stomach.

The two drivers then fled the scene after the officers arrived in the area. No criminal charges have been filed yet.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Road Rage Statistics

Road rage incidents are a common occurrence in California. When drivers become irritated, they begin to drive aggressively. Road ragers are a serious issue since they put other motorists and themselves at risk of serious accidents.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, as many as 80% of American motorists said they had experienced road rage in the previous year. Approximately eight million people engaged in extreme road rage behaviors, such as confronting others or ramming into other vehicles.

Since 2013, at least 300 people have died due to road rage. Road rage is suspected in the deaths of about 30 people each year across the country. More than 12,500 people have been injured in car accidents since 2007 because of driver violence, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).

Aggressive driving, vehicular assault, nasty gestures, and verbal insults are all examples of road rage behavior, as are threatening behaviors and real violence.

In California, road rage is illegal and harmful, no matter the cause or the situation’s specifics. The rule against road rage in California is crystal clear, and anyone found guilty of violating it faces the possibility of having their driver’s license suspended. Anger management or road rage classes may require the convicted road rager.

San Diego County Personal Injury Lawyers for Victims of Road Rage Incidents

The negligence of another person causes a personal injury. It can also be caused by more than one person or a company. If a person or company is negligent, they have a legal obligation to compensate you for all the injuries and losses caused by their negligence.

Car accidents are one of the most common types of personal injury cases. A driver’s carelessness causes the majority of car accidents. Any other drivers, passengers, bicyclists, pedestrians, or others injured due to the negligent driver must be compensated. This is why, like other jurisdictions, California mandates drivers to have auto insurance with liability coverage.

You may think you need to hire a personal injury lawyer for your personal injury case. Some accident victims handle their claims on their own, and you certainly have the right to do so if you so desire. However, various issues can emerge, and you will confront numerous challenges.

Arash Law’s experienced San Diego personal injury lawyers have handled all types of auto accident cases. You will only be charged attorney fees if we win your case. Every personal injury and wrongful death case is handled on a contingency-fee-basis. That is, we only get paid if you receive results. Please call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.