Brawl at busy intersection at Ashmore on the Gold Coast ends in heavy fines
New details have emerged of a violent and chaotic clash between two drivers at a busy Gold Coast intersection, which brought traffic to a standstill and left motorists caught in the crossfire.
The roadside punch-up that shocked millions online has ended in a string of traffic fines and police say the investigation isn't over yet.
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The incident unfolded on June 14 at the intersection of Currumburra Road in Ashmore, Queensland.
In disturbing footage that has gone viral, the driver of a white Holden Commodore is seen confronting the driver of a silver Volkswagen Amarok, fists flying in broad daylight.
At one point, the Commodore driver is heard shouting 'come on', throwing multiple punches.
The Volkswagen driver, seemingly trying to escape, executes a dangerous U-turn over the median strip, but circles back moments later, escalating the already tense stand-off.
Traffic in all directions came to a halt as onlookers watched the brazen brawl unfold.
The video clocked more than four million views on Facebook.
Gold Coast Highway Patrol officers confirmed both men have received fines following an official investigation.
The 57-year-old Ashmore man behind the wheel of the white Commodore was hit with two infringement notices totalling $1338 and seven demerit points for failing to wear a seatbelt and ignoring a directional arrow on the road.
The 52-year-old driver of the Volkswagen Amarok copped a fine of $1031 and lost five demerit points for four separate offences, including careless driving, failing to signal, obstructing another vehicle's path, and not staying within marked lanes.
Police said it was still investigating the incident.
The fiery altercation has reignited concerns around road rage on Queensland roads, especially as dashcams and smartphones continue to expose jaw-dropping driver behaviour in real-time.
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