Road rage suspect punched driver in face several times; Calgary police investigating
Posted Mar 6, 2025 3:19 pm.
Last Updated Mar 6, 2025 6:51 pm.
Calgary police are investigating after a road rage incident led to one driver repeatedly punching another driver in the face.
Investigators say the incident happened just after 7 p.m. on Feb. 26 on 71 Avenue SE, between Blackfoot Trail and Sixth Street SE.
It is alleged a car being driven by a man in his 30s was heading eastbound on 71 Avenue SE when it entered into oncoming traffic to pass a grey Hyundai Sonata. The man then stopped his vehicle, got out and approached the Hyundai.
The driver of the Hyundai rolled down his window and the approaching man allegedly punched him in the face several times.
The suspect got back in his car and left the area. The victim suffered minor injuries.
Police say the pair did not know each other.
Investigators are now asking for help from anyone who may have dashcam footage of the area between 7 and 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 26. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 403-266-1234, or submit tips CrimeStoppers anonymously.
