The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is strongly advising motorists to avoid confrontations. The warning comes as the TTPS is currently investigating several reports of road traffic accidents within the past 48 hours in which drivers were subjected to acts of violence. There have been three (3) recent incidents involving road rage that has no doubt captured the attention of the TTPS. In the first incident, a small road traffic accident on Don Miguel Extension Road in El Socorro on Thursday led to one of the drivers being knocked down by the other following a confrontation. Video footage showed both men arguing after they could not agree on how and where the car should be repaired. Then one of them drove off a short distance and turned his vehicle around, while the other approached his car with a machete in hand. The driver then slammed into the man who was approaching on foot with the machete. The injured man underwent surgery on his arm following the incident. He also sustained injuries to his hip and left artery. He is listed in stable condition. In the second incident, a taxi driver was stabbed several times about the body on Thursday afternoon. According to a police report, around noon, the victim, a 35-year-old man from Woodbrook was driving near One Woodbrook Place, St. James when he was reportedly given a bad drive by the suspect, a PH driver. The victim told police he continued driving when the suspect manoeuvred towards his vehicle several times. Police said the victim brought his vehicle to a stop along the Western Main Road due to traffic conditions and then came out and approached the suspect whose vehicle was directly behind his. The suspect became enraged and stabbed the victim, causing injury to his chest and abdomen. The suspect then drove off. The victim was taken by Police Officers to the St. James Medical Complex where he was treated and listed in a stable condition. The third incident took place in Chaguanas with video footage on Friday showing a driver getting out of his vehicle and confronting another driver. The two (2) men started fist-fighting for several minutes before another man intervened to separate them. The video also showed people emerging from both vehicles and walking away while the fight occurred. The video was captured by a dashboard camera from another vehicle. In a Media Release on Saturday (30th January 2021), the TTPS said they are encouraging drivers, when involved in a road traffic accident or incident, to report the matter immediately to the nearest Police Officer or Police Station to assist in resolving the situation within the confines of the law.
Drivers are advised not to engage with persons who may appear aggressive and who can become a threat to their life or property as a result of a road traffic incident or accident. Immediately report the incident to the TTPS. The Police can be contacted via its hotlines at 999, 911 or 555 in the event of an emergency. The public is advised that any reports of threats or violence towards a person will be treated to the full extent of the law as to ensure the safety and security of all law-abiding citizens. We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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