Prius Driver Sought for Road Rage Incident
This is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at about 8:20 p.m., Humboldt County Deputy Sheriffs responded to a local hospital to speak with a victim from a possible road rage incident that occurred in front of Six Rivers Brewery in McKinleyville. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the 33 year old male victim, who sustained significant injuries after being struck by a vehicle. The victim told deputies he was driving northbound on Hwy 101 when he approached and eventually passed a white Toyota Prius. The white Prius followed closely behind him. The victim exited the highway at Central Ave and continued northbound with the Prius following.
The victim drove into the Six Rivers Brewery parking lot and parked on Henry Ln. The Prius stopped a few feet from the victim’s vehicle. The victim exited his vehicle and walked toward the Prius. The driver of the Prius accelerated and ran into the victim, hitting him with his bumper and drove off. The victim was taken to local hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
The suspect is described as a 60 year old white male adult, with a short white beard and wearing sunglasses. The vehicle is described as a newer model, white Toyota Prius.
Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.
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Probably some dope smoker was driving the Prius. The fact the victim got OUT of his car and approached the angry Prius driver was a stupid move. He should have stayed in his car and called 911. Cops are trained to deal with road ragers.
It’s all those darned Toyota ads glorifying lawbreaking in a Prius!
Bernie lost last night and he’s having a bad day!
You makin’ me laugh!
When did bernie grow a beard?
Prius is a tiny little nothing; had one for lunch the other day! But compared to a human, it is something and it definitely filled me up.
“The suspect is described as a 60 year old white male adult, with a short white beard and wearing sunglasses. The vehicle is described as a newer model, white Toyota Prius.”
You do realize that describes everybody driving a prius don’t you?
howling here. Ernie you’re a hoot and a half! should know better than to confront a Prius driver! rage in the seat!
Hilarious. Thanks. Perhaps they can check Trinidad or Arcata?
Why was it a plug-in Prius…
Of course we are missing part of the story, prius guy didn’t do this just because he was passed.