Man, 72, charged in alleged road rage incident in eastern Ontario

OPP say road rage is becoming an increasing problem as drivers blame construction and slow traffic for losing their cool. CTV’s Dylan Dyson reports.

A 72-year-old man is facing charges after a vehicle “intentionally struck” the back of another car in Prince Edward County, according to police.

Ontario Provincial Police responded to a collision at the intersection of County Road 3 and Loyalist Parkway just before 11:30 a.m. on Friday.

Police say the investigation began after a driver reported being struck from behind by another vehicle.

“It was determined that both vehicles had been travelling westbound on County Road 3 when a series of aggressive driving behaviors occurred, including tailgating, brake checking, and unsafe passing,” police said in a media release.

“The incident escalated when the suspect vehicle intentionally struck the rear of the complainant’s vehicle.”

The driver is facing charges of dangerous operation, assault, mischief under $5,000 and failure to remain at the scene of an accident.

“The OPP reminds motorists that aggressive driving and road rage behaviours pose a serious risk to public safety,” the OPP said.

“Drivers are encouraged to remain calm, avoid engaging with aggressive drivers, and report dangerous driving to police.”

Police in Ottawa responded to two alleged road rage incidents over the weekend.

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