The altercation began on westbound Highway 401 approaching the Dixie Road exit around 11 p.m. Thursday.
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A driver is facing criminal charges after a auto rolled over and burst into flames following a road rage incident involving a group of motorcyclists in Mississauga, Ont., late Thursday evening.
The male passenger of the auto then got into the driver’s seat and drove away, following some of the motorcycle riders at high speed.
All the cars, including the motorcyclists, got off the highway at Dixie Rd. and a confrontation occured. The auto ended up rolling over and crashing in an alleyway off Aerowood Drive.
He says an argument ensued and ended when a motorcyclist allegedly damaged the vehicle.
The vehicle then burst into flames and driver was able to get out in time, and only sustained minor injuries. The woman who was driving the auto when the incident began also suffered minor injuries.
He was taken to hospital by Peel paramedics and treated for minor injuries.
Police say they are looking for witnesses who may have spotted the interaction. “We will do our best to get into position and make sure the behaviour does not continue”, Schmidt said.
The police are reminding people not to get involved with or engage with other motorists.
Anyone with information is being told to contact Port Credit OPP at 905-278- 6131.
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You can see the aftermath in the video below.
