NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Finding a parking spot in this lot can be a challenge for Jenna Wisler.
“Always people buzzing in and out and it gets a little hairy sometimes,” she said.
So for her, it wasn’t surprising to hear a man was assaulted in the very same area she parked last Saturday.
According to the victim, this man approached his car window, upset that the victim had cut him off earlier — and at some point, he punched the driver in the face, leaving him bruised.
The suspect fled the scene.
Officer Ryan Schuman with the Franklin Police Department knows things can get heated while out driving, especially when there’s a lot of traffic.
The last thing you want to be involved with is road rage.
"We’re seeing more of them. Sometimes it’s somebody making a hand gesture, sometimes it's somebody hollering, and sometimes it’s someone flashing a gun," Officer Ryan Schuman said.
Officer Schuman says it’s important to not engage in road rage. "Behave like you would if your mom was sitting in the passenger seat. Give yourself enough time to get to your destination. Also, try and relax. Don't get so wrapped up in the traffic that’s inevitable that’s around rush hour and around this area. Also, show grace, show forgiveness. Try even saying, I'm sorry," Officer Schuman added.
If you do become a victim of road rage, try to remember the make and model of the car or even snap a photo of the suspect if it's safe. Police say it'll help in their investigation.
If you see them pull out a weapon, drive away quickly and call 911.
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-Rebecca Schleicher
