Road Rage Calls Going Up
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
State police say road rage incidents like
one this morning in which two drivers called officers to settle a
fight are not uncommon.
Captain Darrell Stayton says state police in central Arkansas
usually get about one call each day during rush hours.
This morning, a driver on eastbound Interstate 630 heading into
downtown Little Rock called state police to report a dispute with
another driver. The two apparently pulled over and fought. But, as
a trooper was heading toward the scene, both of the drivers called
the department to cancel the request for help.
Stayton says highway construction zones and hot weather
contribute to road rage. Usually, such incidents involve gestures,
tailgating or getting in front of a vehicle and slowing down, he
said.
Posted by Mike Hellgren
