Oct 24, 2024
WAIMANALO (KHON2) -- A 52-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly ramming into a bicyclist twice in Waimanalo late Wednesday night. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You This comes after police said a man broke a woman's car window during a road rage incident in Ewa Beach earlier this week. Honolulu Police said a 27-year-old was riding his bike around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday when a vehicle hit him from behind and the suspect kept driving while the victim was on the hood of his car. When the driver stopped, the victim grabbed his bike and took off, but police said the car followed and hit him again causing the bicyclist to drive into a fence. A family member told KHON2 they were shown a photo of the suspect on social media and the victim recognized the suspects face. Attempted murder case opened in Kalihi Police arrested the 52-year-old Thursday morning. "A vehicle can quickly become a weapon and very clearly was used as one in this situation," said Travis Counsell, Executive Director Hawaii Bicycling League. "From a cyclist perspective, getting away from the situation is probably your best course of action." One-year ago he said he was a victim of road rage when someone shot at him with a BB gun. "I was hit several times, the driver then turned around and [the passenger] shot at me again near Castle," Counsell added. "Get yourself safe, whether that's off the roadway or to a nearby area where a vehicle can't get to you," he added. Earlier this week, a 47-year-old man was arrested after police said he shattered a 31-year-old woman's passenger window and reached into the vehicle and grabbed her. HPD said the two were involved in a road rage incident prior. Police said they see an uptick in road rage incidents around the holidays and you should avoid confrontation and distance yourself from the aggressor. "Don't engage with the rage," said Honolulu Police Traffic Division Acting Captain Michael Campbell. "Try to avoid eye contact, don't get involved with a hostile driver, it only fuels the situation." Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news "We know the island is crowded and HPD always wants to encourage people to take their time, use their signals, obey traffic laws, and if you need to get in front of someone, try and thank the person behind you that could be a shaka or a simple wave," Campbell added. He also said keep your distance from an agitated motorist, and get into a far lane to allow them to pass. "Slowing down, let them go by you, if you're interested in pursuing a case get the description of the vehicle, driver, or the plate because that helps police follow up with reporting," Capt. Campbell added. He said if you can't remove yourself from the situation, get to the nearest police station. A former Maui Police traffic Lt. suggested the same advice, or to get into a populated parking lot.
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