Minivan Driver Rams Motorcycle in Road Rage Attack — Shocking Crash Caught on Camera

What started as a episode of road rage rapidly escalated into a dangerous collision when a minivan driver allegedly rammed a motorcycle sending its rider crashing to the ground according to local police Minivan Driver Rams Motorcycle in Road Rage Attack Shocking Crash Caught on Camera The situation happened around p m Monday near the intersection of Dale Mabry Highway and West Kennedy Boulevard a busy stretch known for heavy traffic Observers informed officers that the driver of the minivan and the motorcyclist had been involved in a heated exchange moments before the collision According to Tampa Police both vehicles had been weaving through traffic and exchanging gestures before the minivan abruptly swerved into the motorcycle s lane That s when investigators say the van intentionally struck the rear of the bike causing the rider to lose control and violently fall onto the pavement Urgency crews responded within minutes and treated the motorcyclist a -year-old man for non-life-threatening injuries including road rash and a feasible fractured wrist He was transported to Tampa General Hospital and is expected to recover The minivan driver who initially fled the scene was tracked down through license plate recognition apparatus and arrested shortly afterwards at a residence in nearby Carrollwood He is now facing multiple charges including Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon Leaving the scene of an accident with injury Reckless driving Police revealed the suspect admitted to the confrontation but claimed he didn t mean to hit the bike Surveillance footage and eyewitness testimony however reportedly paint a more intentional act This was not an accident revealed Tampa Police Sgt Angela Mendes This was someone using their car as a weapon during a moment of rage It could ve been deadly Investigators are urging any additional bystanders or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward