Two men have been charged following a shocking alleged road rage incident in Perth that the police minister has described as 'probably one of the worst cases of road rage I have seen'. The confrontation unfolded at the intersection of Leach Highway and Abernethy Road in Kewdale just before 9am on Wednesday.
Details of the incident
A damaged car was blocking the intersection when it was struck again by a Mercedes. A man was pictured jumping out of the way as the stationary car was hit. The Mercedes then continued, slamming into a traffic light.
Police allege the two men involved know each other and had just been in a physical fight. One man was allegedly armed with a hammer, while the other is accused of using a baseball bat.
Police minister's reaction
WA Police Minister Reece Whitby expressed outrage, stating: 'That is totally outrageous, reckless, irresponsible behaviour.' He emphasised the severity of the incident, calling it one of the worst cases of road rage he had encountered.
Charges and court appearance
Both alleged drivers face a string of charges and appeared before a magistrate on Thursday, where they were denied bail. They are scheduled to return to court later in June.
