OPP seek three suspects in Essa road rage incident

Posted July 23, 2012

A Brampton man found injured in the middle of a rural road west of Ivy last week, was reportedly the victim of road rage.

Nottawasaga OPP reported this morning that they received further information that leads them to believe the male was assaulted.

The incident was reported on July 17 at approximately 5:55 pm when police were called to assist paramedics after they found the man lying in the middle of the 25th Sideroad at the 8th Line, Essa. He was conscious but had injuries to his face and the back of his head. He was driving a 1992 brown 4-door Acura and the vehicle was found parked in the live westbound lane of the 25th Sideroad of Essa Township.

"The injured male indicated that he was driving on the 25th Sideroad just west of the 8th Line when the suspect vehicle started to tailgate his vehicle," according to the press release from OPP. "The suspect vehicle made several attempts to pass but was unable to do so due to oncoming traffic. The injured male indicated that when he did stop at the intersection, three young males exited their vehicle and approached his vehicle. Police now have some details on the suspect vehicle; the vehicle is described as a dark blue or black vehicle, possibly a Volkswagen make of vehicle.

Motorists that stopped for this male indicated his vehicle was parked approximately one car length back from the stop sign in the live westbound lane with his driver's side door open."

The investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigating officer Provincial Constable Natalie Majer. (705) 434-1939.

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