West Sussex Police have launched an appeal following a serious road rage incident on the A24 near Buck Barn crossroads on Tuesday 12 May. A 31-year-old man suffered significant injuries after being struck and assaulted during a confrontation between two drivers.
The incident occurred between 11am and 11.20am and involved a silver Vauxhall Meriva and a black BMW. According to reports, the BMW repeatedly undertook the Vauxhall along the A24 near Dial Post. The BMW then cut in and braked sharply multiple times, escalating tensions between the drivers.
At the Buck Barn crossroads, the Vauxhall driver, concerned for the safety of his baby in the car, stopped and confronted the BMW driver on the grass verge. During this confrontation, the victim was struck by the BMW and physically assaulted.
The 31-year-old man sustained fractures to his wrist and shoulder. He later reported the assault to the police, which has led to a serious investigation.
West Sussex Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage from the area between 11am and 11.20am on 12 May to come forward. Witnesses can contact West Sussex Police by email, quoting serial 736 of 12/3.
Originally published by UKNIP.
