Airdrie RCMP Launch Investigation After Driver Struck in Road Rage Confrontation
The Airdrie RCMP detachment is actively searching for a suspect following a serious road rage incident that escalated into an assault on a driver. The event took place on Highway 2 in the evening of November 11.
Details of the Highway 2 Altercation
According to police reports, the incident occurred between 6:10 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. at the intersection near Township Roads 290 and 292. Both vehicles involved were traveling northbound on the highway before they pulled over to the side of the road between these two points.
Mounties state that an initial encounter between the two drivers led to a physical altercation. As the first driver was walking back to his car, the suspect reportedly got into his vehicle and struck the victim before fleeing the scene. The suspect's swift departure has left investigators appealing to the public for assistance.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
The Airdrie RCMP are urging anyone who may have witnessed the confrontation or who was driving in the area with a dashcam during that specific time window to come forward. This evidence is considered crucial for identifying the suspect and understanding the full sequence of events.
Authorities have provided a direct contact number for tips. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7267.
