Road Rage Incident in Flagler County
A Florida man is in hot water after being caught on camera swinging a knife at another motorcyclist. Police say the driver of a Toyota stepped out in front of the motorcyclist‚ slashed at him‚ and then fled the scene. The motorcyclist‚ who has a concealed weapons permit‚ responded by pulling his firearm. The driver backed away‚ but Rivera didn't. The Flagler County Sheriff said the incident is an outrageous act and that he has no regrets.Flagler County resident was arrested Tuesday after trying to stab a motorcycle rider with his knife during a road-rage incident. After receiving several % calls regarding road rage incidents‚ deputies responded at the intersection of Pine Lakes Parkway & Whirlaway Drive shortly after 1 p.m. >>>>>>u003eu003eu003eu003eu003eu003e EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE
The sheriff's Office reports that Rafael Vincent Rivera‚ 50 years old‚ and Rafael Vincent Rivera (motorcyclist) got into an argument when Rivera disconnected the motorcyclist. Witnesses claimed that Rivera threatened the motorcyclist after he exited his truck carrying a knife. Read more: Osceola deputy asks Osceola attorneys to refer case to FDLE for the motorcyclist who was burned by a gas station fire. According to investigators‚ that's when Rivera‚ a motorcyclist with a concealed weapons permit‚ took out his gun and directed
Rivera back. A passenger recorded the incident and showed it to police. Rivera was arrested by Flagler County Police on suspicion of aggravated assault using a deadly weapon. See also: Orlando Police officers were shot during a traffic stop. Click here Download the WFTV weather and news apps for free click here Download the WFTV Now App for Smart TVs click here You can stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News Live.