Driver Arrested for Road Rage Assault

Sep 07,2016

A driver was arrested in connection with a road rage incident in Coachella Friday. Officers responded to the scene at Avenue 50 and Tyler Street around 11:20 a.m. A crash had occurred near Vista Del Sur and Tyler Street, but the details of the crash and the ensuing road rage incident are unclear. Authorities say there was a firearm involved. The suspect, 40-year-old Pedro Rodriguez, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, vehicle theft and DUI.

The vehicle Rodriguez was driving when he crashed was reported stolen from Bermuda Dunes the night before. Rodriguez is being held at the Riverside County Jail in Indio. The road rage incident is still under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Coachella Police Department at (760) 863-8990.

Road rage is a significant issue that often leads to violence and injury. A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that 80% of respondents had expressed anger or road rage at least once in the past year. Read over our 3 tips for avoiding road rage to ensure you don’t succumb to your emotions while behind the wheel.

“It’s easy to get worked up while driving, especially if another driver does something to offend you. For your own safety and the safety of others on the road, never allow your anger to lead to a dangerous act of road rage,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.

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