A 26-year-old Hamilton woman has been arrested after a road rage incident. She will appear in court in late June.

On Sunday, May 26, 2019, shortly after 6:00 p.m. two vehicles were travelling northbound on John Street approaching King William Street. At that time lane restrictions were in effect due to construction. The suspect, who was operating the second vehicle in the incident, attempted to merge into traffic but was having difficulty due to the position of the victim’s vehicle. After making the lane change the vehicles continued onward as the drivers became involved in a verbal dispute. While waiting for the traffic light at the intersection of John Street North and Wilson Street the victim, who was ahead of the suspect, flicked her cigarette out of her window. The suspect then purposely drove her vehicle into the rear of the victim’s vehicle.

The suspect and victim exited their vehicles at which time the suspect made threats towards the victim and assaulted her.

After complaining of minor injuries, the suspect was transported to the hospital. The victim was not injured.

Police arrived at the scene a short time later and conducted an investigation. The suspect was arrested in hospital and taken into police custody after receiving medical treatment. She was subsequently released with a future court of Tuesday, June 25, 2019, to answer to several charges.

During the entire time, the suspect was accompanied by her three children all under 8-years-of-age, they were not injured. The Children’s Aid Society was advised of the incident.

CHARGED

• Female, 26-years-of-age from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Assault
• Dangerous driving
• Utter threats