Pickup driver goes berserk, lashes out at motorist, traffic cop
The incident followed a road altercation triggered by another vehicle cutting into his lane.
In the incident that happened at about 6pm on July 17, the man, who was driving a Toyota Hilux, was seen getting out of his vehicle while traffic was at a standstill.
As traffic began to move and the man had not yet returned to his vehicle, a Perodua Myvi entered his lane.
The Hilux driver tried to wedge his vehicle between the Myvi and another car.
He was seen striking the Myvi and demanding that the other driver move his vehicle.
During the altercation, the Myvi appeared to hit the Hilux.
The Hilux driver got out and struck the Myvi, but was stopped by a traffic police officer.
Despite this, he continued attempting to attack the Myvi driver, who was still in his car.
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