NEW YORK, NY – In a disturbing road rage incident, an 82-year-old male taxi driver was assaulted within the 41 Precinct. The NYPD is now seeking the public’s help in identifying the assailant.
On Thursday, March 9, 2023, at around 6:15 PM, the taxi driver was involved in a verbal dispute with a driver at the intersection of Lowell Street and Longfellow Avenue. The situation escalated when the unidentified individual pepper-sprayed the driver in the face and fled the scene in a gray sedan.
The victim was treated by EMS at the scene, but the attacker remains at large. The NYPD has released video footage and photos of the suspect in hopes that someone may recognize the individual and provide information leading to an arrest.
The public is urged to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline with any information about this violent incident, as bringing the attacker to justice is crucial in ensuring the safety of the community.