Caught on Camera: Marine Goes Apeshit in 'Traumatizing' Road Rage Incident
An unnamed Marine Sergeant from Camp Pendleton was filmed unleashing a torrent of threats and obscenities in the direction of a driver who allegedly rear-ended his car.
The passenger who captured footage of the incident on camera is a wounded Marine who is paralyzed from the waist down, according to 10News. The man behind the wheel is her brother and caregiver.
The two say the marine's violent temper has traumatized them, and they asked to remain anonymous.
A friend who spoke on their behalf said the accident occurred after the verbally abusive marine stopped short several times.
"He cut them off and apparently he kept brake-checking them," said the friend. "He would slam on his brakes abruptly. They hit into the back of him on the third time."
Sources with knowledge say the Marine's car sustained "minor scratches" while the truck belonging to the paralyzed Marine and her brother "needs a new bumper and grill."
After the incident was brought to the attention of Camp Pendleton officials, the Marine was detained and cited for communicating a threat.
"This individual's behavior does not meet the standards that are expected of our Marines and it has received the attention of senior base staff," a base spokesman said in a statement.
It is unclear if criminal charges will be filed. A Purple Heart recipient, the Marine is said to be suffering from PTSD and may be exhibiting signs of intermittent explosive disorder, according to one psychologist.
