DEARBORN, MICHIGAN – An elderly man is recovering from serious injuries after police say a road rage incident outside a Kroger store turned violent on July 4, leaving him hospitalized and another driver in custody on assault charges.
Road Rage Turns Violent
The Dearborn Police Department reported that George “Judo” Whittaker, 83, was attacked in the store’s parking lot after an encounter with another driver. Whittaker had briefly exited the lot but attempted to turn back in to drop off his mail, which angered the driver behind him.
According to police, the second driver pulled his vehicle over, got out, and confronted Whittaker. The two exchanged words before a physical altercation broke out. During the struggle, Whittaker fell to the ground, suffering multiple injuries.
Whittaker told local station WXYZ that the driver was “only an inch away” from his face when the confrontation escalated.
Victim Hospitalized With Broken Hip
Whittaker was transported to a nearby hospital with a broken hip and a possible concussion. Despite his injuries, witnesses rushed to his aid and provided police with details about the attacker and his vehicle…