Man undergoes surgery after finger bitten in road rage clash in Victoria
A man requires surgery after his finger was bitten during an argument triggered by a road rage incident in Victoria at the weekend.
The clash came as the 63-year-old Rowville man was driving on Glenfern Rd in Upwey, southeast of Melbourne about 3.15pm on Saturday.
He was travelling at under 40 km/h due to Country Fire Authority backburning in the area when a light-coloured Kia Rio, or a similar car, began tailgating him and repeatedly honking its horn.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The two cars then came to a stop side by side at the intersection of Napoleon Rd and Wellington Rd, where a verbal argument broke out.
The driver of the Kia Rio, a Caucasian man in his mid to late 40s, then swerved in front of the victim’s car and came to a halt.
The younger man got out of his vehicle, approached the 63-year-old, who had his window down, and pushed him.
He then bit the victim’s finger before returning to his car and driving off toward Wellington Village in Rowville.
The 63-year-old later went to the hospital on his own, where he required surgery to treat the wound.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Originally published on 7NEWS
