Road Rage Gets Scary When Man Pulls Chainsaw

Road rage incidents are becoming increasingly intense on Michigan roadways. The latest incident features a man pulling out a chainsaw.

You’ve probably had someone cut you off or pull out in front of you while driving, especially with kids in the car, which can heighten emotions. Maybe you were the one who made the mistake, changing lanes without checking or accidentally cutting someone off. Either way, situations like these can easily lead to anger or road rage for the driver on the receiving end.

Michigan Road Rage

Road rage occurs somewhere in Michigan every single day. There have been stories of one driver shooting at another driver in Grand Blanc. A driver in Detroit kicked another vehicle, then led a chase that caused a crash on the Southfield Freeway.

Some incidents lead to drivers yelling at other drivers, making hand gestures, or aggressive driving, including running red lights, weaving, and being tailgated.

I personally witnessed a driver when I was sitting at a red light in Walker get out of his car and walk up to the driver in front of him and punch him in the face. I didn't witness what started this altercation, but I did see how it ended, and it was shocking.

Michigan doesn't have a specific "road rage" law, but there are penalties for road rage incidents depending upon the actions of the driver(s). The penalties range from fines, points on a license, vehicle forfeiture, and imprisonment up to 15 years for reckless driving causing death, or more for other crimes.

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Road Rage Turns Violent As Man Pulls Out Chainsaw

According to WOOD TV, a man from Paw Paw was upset when a woman pulling a trailer almost ran him off the road, nearly causing a crash. The man then allegedly followed her, and when she stopped, he grabbed a chainsaw out of his truck and went after her.

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When the chainsaw failed to start, he allegedly assaulted the female victim and then fled the scene. Police were able to track down 68-year-old Leonard Yonkman, arrest and charge him with intent to do great bodily harm, assault with a dangerous weapon, and malicious destruction of personal property. If convicted, Yonkman could get up to 14 years in prison.

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