A 61-year-old Uber driver was assaulted by a passenger while driving on Interstate 95. Dashcam footage obtained by NBC6 shows the driver, Diego Ruben Cariao Reyes Ortiz, attacked by 20-year-old passenger Isaiah Norton during a trip to Miami International Airport. Norton is seen striking Ortiz multiple times from the back seat while the vehicle was in motion.
After Ortiz managed to pull over, the assailant continued the attack, attempted to hijack the vehicle, and then fled the scene. Ortiz sustained bruises and other injuries and was hospitalized. The family shared the dashcam video to raise awareness about violence against drivers. According to NBC6, fellow Uber drivers at Miami International Airport expressed shock and concern over the incident.
The suspect, Isaiah Norton, was arrested and is being held at the Joseph V. Conte Facility, facing charges of battery and resisting an officer. Uber has revoked Norton’s access to its app and emphasized its commitment to driver safety, noting features such as GPS tracking and rider verification badges…