After an approximately three-week investigation, the Lakewood Police Department today announced that charges have been filed in a road rage incident involving a school bus driver and FedEx driver.
The charges stem from a road rage incident caught on video showing a FedEx driver allegedly trying to force a school bus off the road when he attempted to pass him.
On September 23rd, 2016 after an investigation led by Det. Peter Aakjer of the Detective Bureau, along with the Traffic Safety department, charged a 48-yearold, of Maple Shade NJ, with Aggravated Assault for his role in the September 14th incident. According to a video of the event, the man, who was operating a FedEx truck at the time, attempted to force a school bus, operated by a 68-year-old Lakewood man, off the road as he illegally tried to pass him.
Although no contact or physical injuries occurred, the FedEx driver’s actions constitutes simple assault, Detective Lieutenant Greg Staffordsmith says. However, because the bus driver was clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of his duties as a school bus driver, New Jersey law dictates that the action rises to the level of an Aggravated Assault, Staffordsmith said.
The FedEx driver was charged and released on his own recognizance pending a court appearance. Both men received numerous motor vehicle summonses for their respective parts in the incident, also pending a court appearance.
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just wondering why the name of the bus driver was not mentioned
The Fed Ex drivers name was not mentioned either. Neither names were mentioned.
These charges are over the top. Both lost their jobs and received traffic violations.
The so call photographer got two people fired ,in today economy job are hard to find . hope u sleep good 2nite
I have been following up on this story and no where has the names of either driver been in the press…why the secrecy??? WHAT ARE THEIR NAMES???
Complete nonsense, bus driver should have just as serious of charges as well. How about endangering the welfare of children. Even if the bus was empty the behavior shows intent