TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA – Road rage incidents are becoming increasingly common across the U.S., and a recent case in Tampa Bay shows just how dangerous these encounters can be. A truck driver allegedly tried to run over a biker, shoved him off his motorcycle, and then threatened to shoot him.
How the Confrontation Started
The original video was posted by Instagram user TBBENJY, one of the men involved in the altercation. He claims he was riding his motorcycle at the posted 35 mph speed limit when the truck driver began following dangerously close, making it appear as if he would be run over.
Moments later, the truck driver allegedly stepped out of his vehicle, hurled insults, and shoved the biker off his motorcycle. In response, the biker stood up and pulled out a knife as a defensive measure.
That’s when the situation escalated further. The driver returned to his truck and shouted:…