Police say road rage in Newport Beach bike lane leads to arrest
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Luke Fetzer and his friend were harassed by two aggressive vehicles while cycling on Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach, leading to a dangerous road rage incident captured on video.
- The video, showing a blue BMW tailgating a cyclist and forcing him off the bike lane, went viral on Fetzer’s Instagram and included slurs and a water bottle being thrown at the cyclists.
- Samir Sweiss of Corona was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and obstructing arrest, with police also seizing the blue BMW involved in the incident.
- The investigation is ongoing, and it remains unclear if additional arrests will be made; Fetzer emphasized his goal of promoting bicycle safety awareness.
- The incident involved the aggressive vehicles swerving, honking, and occupants attempting to block and threaten the cyclists after exiting their cars.
