Violent Road Rage Incident Investigated

TYLER — Tyler Police are investigating a road rage incident. It happened around 4:15 this morning involving two vehicles, a 2002 Ford Focus and a 1988 Jeep Cherokee. The incident began at the intersection of Spur 364 and Loop 323 when the victim, in the Focus passed the suspect in the Jeep at that intersection. The suspect followed the victim to 2214 WSW Loop 323 and rammed the victim vehicle with his vehicle in the parking lot at that location. A fight between the two motorists broke out and the suspect received minor injuries to his face. No other injuries were reported from the fight. The suspect was taken to Trinity Mother Francis Hospital to check his welfare due to unstable heart condition and the minor injury from the fight. The suspect was admitted to the hospital for treatment. A charge of aggravated assault is under investigation. No names have been released yet.