By Daily Press staff
SUNSET PARK — Police are looking for a middle-aged motorist who ran over another driver in a fit of apparent road rage. The victim’s condition is listed as serious, although not life threatening.
At about 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Santa Monica Police responded to the area of Ashland Avenue and 11th Street regarding an accident. Preliminary investigation shows that the victim was followed by the suspect from the area of 14th and Pearl streets. The suspect followed the victim for several blocks while honking his horn. When the victim got out of his vehicle to confront the suspect, the suspect drove toward the victim and struck him with his vehicle.
The suspect is described as a white, male, 40-50 years old, thin to medium build, with short gray hair. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a late 1980s to early 1990s Toyota 4-Runner, dark or forest green in color, good condition with a tinted rear window and pronounced roof racks — suitable luggage, a surfboard or bike. The suspect’s vehicle may have minor front hood damage.
Anyone having additional information is encouraged to contact the robbery-homicide unit of the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8451 or the watch commander’s office at (310) 458-8426. Callers who wish to remain anonymous also may call the We-Tip national hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 26, 2006. Read the original PDF.