Road Rage Erupts Into Violence

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles
Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying
a suspect involved in a road rage altercation which resulted in the
victim receiving serious head injuries.

On May 26, 2015, around 7:30 p.m., the suspect and the victim were
involved in a physical altercation as the result of a traffic
dispute that occurred at 4th Street and Ardmore Avenue. During the
confrontation, the suspect physically picked up the victim and
slammed him onto the concrete sidewalk, causing his head to hit the
ground and lose consciousness. Once the victim was on the ground,
the suspect slammed the victim’s head multiple times onto the
concrete sidewalk. The suspect then walked to his vehicle, which
was double parked on 4th Street facing westbound, and entered his
vehicle. The suspect then fled westbound on 4th Street towards
Kingsley Drive.

The victim suffered a skull fracture and internal bleeding during
the altercation and required surgery. Due to the seriousness of the
victim’s injuries, the victim is currently receiving physical
therapy and is unable to recall the incident.

The suspect is described as a male Asian, possibly Korean, in his
mid to late 30’s, with black hair, approximately five feet and
eight inches tall, and weighing around 180 pounds. The suspect was
wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, black shoes and a black
baseball hat. The vehicle driven by the suspect is described as an
off white early model four door sedan, possibly a Volvo, with a
non-functioning left brake light.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Police
Officer III S. Lee, Serial No. 34792, assigned to the Asian Crime
Unit, GND, at (213) 486-4762. During non-business hours or on the
weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also
contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637
(C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages
should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to
LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.