What if something you did or said while behind the wheel of your car caused someone to get so upset that they physically harmed you or a member of your family?
It is road rage, and one Topeka woman came face to face with it Thursday afternoon. The woman found herself fighting of a young woman who lost her temper while taking an afternoon drive.
Topeka streets are normally very quiet, but that was not the case at 29th and Bulingame around 3:00 Thursday afternoon.
Jamie, wh doesn't want her last name released, was heading down 29th street when a young woman pulled out and was following her closely. She motioned her to back off and get off her bumper. The woman didn't back off, the situation escalated, and she crossed the legal line.
The woman walked up to Jaimie's car and started hitting her and pulling her hair. Jamie was not alone, she had her 4 year old son Trey with her.
She was able to get the license plate number, but she is left with painful reminders of the attack. The Topeka Police Department is still looking for jamie's attacker.
Lt. Randy Listrom says to keep your car doors locked and try not to be confrontational. It can lead to accidents and criminal action. He says we need to be a city of compassion and stay away from road rage.
Police say most road rage incidents are triggered because people are in a hurry. They suggest leaving earlier so you can reduce your stress level.
If you have any information about Thursday's attack you are asked to call authorities.