Tennessee Road Rage Incident Leaves One Man Dead And Another On Trial For 2nd Degree Murder
Put Your Ego On Hold
Could there have been a different outcome to a road rage incident that left a Memphis Tennessee man shot to death in front of his family? Probably so, but hindsight is always 20-20. The shooter, a 63-year-old man is on trial for 2nd Degree murder following an incident in a parking lot that began when the men parked too close to each other. The man testified that victim was actually not the victim and that he was angry, cursing and threatening to kill the couple. The man on trial claims that the shooting was in self-defense. My prayers go out to both families to this tragic incident.
Road rage, unlike aggressive driving, is a criminal offense. This occurs when a traffic incident escalates into a far more serious situation. For example, a person may become so angry over an aggressive driving incident that he or she overreacts and retaliates with some type of violence. These violent acts may range from a physical confrontation to an assault with a motor vehicle or possibly a weapon.
Often, the roadway incident that caused the person to become enraged may have been something quite simple and even trivial. Some incidents, by their very nature, are intentional acts, such as when a motorist switches from lane to lane in an effort to go around other vehicles. But others may have been committed unintentionally, such as when a motorist makes an abrupt exit from a roadway without properly signaling his or her intent. Perhaps you have seen this maneuver or even done it yourself when you suddenly realized you were at your exit.
Many road rage incidents have resulted from drivers overreacting and allowing their egos to stand in the way of common sense and good judgment rather than safely reporting aggressive driving incidents. As an experienced Nashville automobile accident attorney I an tell you that a simple display of common courtesy will often be appreciated and may even become contagious. Try it! It might work for you.
If you or a loved one is injured or killed in a Tennessee automobile accident caused by an aggressive or raging driver contact the experienced Nashville automobile accident attorneys at Phillip Miller & Associates and find out all about your rights and remedies.
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