From crazy drivers to overpass strikes and bus hijackings, it seems like every road out there has the potential to turn into the Wild West. While I personally prefer a more relaxed approach to driving, some people seem to have a short fuse when they’re behind the wheel.
So, what’s your wildest road rage story? Have you ever encountered a driver who thought they had the right to cut you off on the highway? Or maybe someone got angry because you didn’t turn right on red fast enough? How intense did the situation get? We all know that some people can get so angry that they’ll get out of their car, threaten you, and even throw things at you like a child having a tantrum.
When I think of road rage stories, I can’t help but remember an incident from January 2022 in Miami. A driver, Eric Popper, pulled out a handgun and started shooting on I-95 after another driver cut him off. The other driver threw a water bottle at Popper’s car, and in response, Popper thought he was being shot at, so he fired through his own passenger-side window.
In a surprising turn of events, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office dropped charges against Popper in March 2023. His lawyer successfully argued that the shooting was an act of self-defense under Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law.
Do you have a similar crazy road rage story to share? Feel free to tell us about it in the comments below. Let’s hear about your most intense and wild experiences on the road!
