Driver accused of hitting woman after road rage incident in Hopkinton

A driver is accused of running down a woman and nearly killing her with his car in a horrific case of apparent road rage in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.

[@Thunderbyrd.]

To the gentleman who covered the young lady and stayed with her, thank you for being there for her. This world needs more men like you. I hope she fully recovers.

[@johnsmith1474]

You professional thankers are some of the most obnoxious people online. You have no power to thank this man, you have no standing in this.

[@joewalker9032]

@@johnsmith1474 Be quiet John, go do something.

[@asymptoticsingularity9281]

@@johnsmith1474 Thank you so much!

[@ImGettinWeird]

​@@joewalker9032 No, he's right. This is stupid.

[@shantanu925]

​@@johnsmith1474 you're probably having a bad day, feel better.

[@rickdaniels1789]

People: dial down the sense of entitlement when you're driving. People make mistakes, bad last-minute judgement calls, etc. So do you sometimes. Give other some leeway if they get in front of you. Instead of getting angry, just slow down and let them in, etc. It isn't going to ruin your day if you have to slow down for a few seconds. Think about it: people would rather engage in violence rather than slow down a bit for a few seconds. What the hell does that day about us as a species?

[@RSF-DiscoveryTime]

It's like when someone talks on their cellphone too loud on the subway. I've had plenty of experiences like that on the MBTA. I felt like telling them to quiet down but I shut up instead. 2min later you get off the train and never see them again.

[@douggodfrey6521]

Another Mouth Breather

[@Blake4625kHz]

I think what it partially can be fueled by is the feeling of helplessness evoked by circumstances in their personal lives they feel they have zero control over and so take this helpless feeling out in some form of aggression. Everyone handles things differently. As a man I myself tend to naturally feel more aggressive in situations that seem headed on their way to some sort of instability, I handle it mostly constructive through lifting or other exercise. Couple this with men being men in competition and the whole road event can go south fast 😂

[@sa8die]

whyyy on Gods green Earth would he turn around? "just getting off work?" OR "just getting off METH?" make it make sense budddy

[@amiralions2681]

The fake shocked look is ridiculous.

[@DistrustHumanz]

And if he had no reaction at all, everyone would criticize his lack of emotion.

[@oldjohnny9341]

Looked fake to me too. Like who is surprised that someone is in the ICU after your car sends them into orbit?😑

[@user-yo9pv1ni6t]

no he had that expression bc he knows he is off to prison.

[@alan8887]

I don't think thats a fake shocked look on this fellows face, I think he realizes his future is on the line if she dies.

[@webcommenter8073]

Shame that you support this man

[@boblister665]

Bad tempers just ruined two peoples lives not to mention their familys

[@bradfordjhart]

most people in jail did not go out of the house to commit a crime that day

[@davidaaa3523]

Stupid act from the 1st car initiated this anger. All is responsible.

[@craignelson3756]

You don't think the defendant made up the story of being surrounded to help his own account of what happened? The young woman isn't responsible for getting hit by a guy who turned around twice and rammed her with his car. Grow tf up

[@williamcope2652]

@@bradfordjhart that’s why when I used to go out and hit the bars I’d get dressed, take a look in the mirror, then I’d ask myself, “is this the shirt I want to get booked in tonight?”

[@johnc1280]

It’s funny that people think the events like this have anything to do with the precursor. It’s not about a parking spot. Or someone cutting someone off on road. It’s about mental health. Anger issues. And it just so happened to be that that was the event that made them go nuclear with all the unresolved turmoil that’s going on inside them

[@allure7744]

Play stupid games win stupid prizes! The guy who had road rage was set off beyond control because of him being provoked the others involved were not innocent. Now everyone loses!😵‍💫

[@bobe3250]

Lock him up!!

[@Thunderbyrd.]

Life in prison, he obviously tried to kill her.

[@ImGettinWeird]

​@@Thunderbyrd.She slammed on her brakes in front of him so she could have her 4 male friends attack this guy. Who cares that she died. She initiated this.

[@robjohnson9270]

@@Thunderbyrd. he was justified....you can't just go around making death threats

[@michaelmelton7295]

Don't ever talk crap or break check people. You never know what kind of psycho you're dealing with.

[@mizzury54]

yeah let's blame the victim. Was she driving ?

[@7jjessie]

@@mizzury54I don’t think they are blaming the victim at all, simply saying you never know what kind of person you are dealing with.

[@Royale_with_Cheeze]

*Brake* check.

[@sneksteppy]

LOL, sweetie...baby, if you're break checking randos on the streets, I hate to break it to you, but you're the psycho lol.

[@ImGettinWeird]

​@@mizzury54yeah, she got in front of the other car and slammed on the brakes so she could have her 4 male knife wielding friends get out and attack this guy. Backfired on her

[@djr6876]

Seems like the lady and her friends instigated it, then chose to get out of their car to confront him. That was the real stupid part, that left them totally vulnerable.

[@mj2690]

Victim blaming. You are 🗑️

[@jaythescientist333]

Are you a trans woman ?

[@jaythescientist333]

Ya mother

[@KellyBrown-qh1oy]

How evil

[@johnnymichael1804]

Yes you are

[@black_conservative45]

@@johnnymichael1804 CRY HARDER WHITEY!

[@niveaandmuskoil7206]

@@johnnymichael1804 She means YOU, actually. Try again.

[@johntempleton3560]

need to hear more of what exactly precipitated the confrontation

[@webcommenter8073]

Yeah? Like maybe he was justified?? lol. You tool

[@rosiey172]

Unless you are in imminent danger, there’s no reason to run someone over. However, brake checking, then people getting out of the car to intimidate the other driver, well you see what can happen. Both parties were in the wrong.

[@niveaandmuskoil7206]

No they weren't. Only the perp was, and is. Nice try though.

[@jamesbillington9280]

Are you happy now Mr. Sweatt? You really showed them how mad you were.

[@ImGettinWeird]

She slammed on her brakes in front of him and got out along with her 4 male passengers to attack him. How was he the one that was mad ?

[@gtalyfestylexx]

he literally hit her so hard her clothes fell off .. make sense bud

[@bryanspilner7370]

if i looked like that Id be mad at the world too

[@macsweene]

Bro imagine if your last name was sweat, I’d be seething

[@user-gj9hk7gx2b]

This is beyond evil! This is beyond horrible!

[@ghostwalk2446]

Why was she out of her car?

[@culcune]

I am in the minority, but there are generally no 'innocent' people in road-rage situations, especially when a group of people are out of the car surrounding and/or attacking a single driver. Sure the guy could have gone the other way...but again, in road-rage situations, so could the carload of people. Don't get me wrong--the guy deserves to be tried, convicted, and sentenced, but this wasn't some random pedestrian getting hit and run by a reckless and/or drunken driver, either.

[@ploppill34]

Why are you still beating your wife?

[@ploppill34]

Why did he turn around and run her over?

[@ghostwalk2446]

@@ploppill34 Because she made that possible, can't just assume everyone will obey the law

[@billybodybuilder]

Well she deliberately passed & applied heavy braking, instructed 4 men to get out and beat him up ?? Was wrong of him to turn back sure but if she survives, it will go down to how well his team convinces a jury ... .

[@briangriffin8106]

People are going crazy too often now.

[@FlyGuy2000]

The social contract has been ripped apart at the seams by "progressive" policies and social engineering, it should come as no surprise that the foundation of our civilization is beginning to crumble.

[@Devonellah]

I agree - we need to start looking at not going down these dark roads... We know exactly where it ends and its not in a good place!!

[@davidtrautman6482]

He should be in jail with no bond. If she dies, he will run.

[@noway9880]

Not without criminal history. Scales of justice, sir.

[@roamiblu1833]

@@noway9880 Not really. It depends on the crime and the severity of it. People can have a criminal history and still be granted bond.

[@LuisLopez2]

Literally the video says that he's being held without bond.

[@TheCossack]

Did you watch the video, or you just love blowing hot air?

[@johnsmith1474]

So what? If he runs, nothing will come of it.

[@writerconsidered]

Does the pub have an outside camera? If so I would like to see it. As well as any door bell cams in the area.

[@Alovepoet]

For what

[@yukie_tn]

@@Alovepoet for what kind of confrontation that went down. the news always leave out the important information

[@Nuttyirishman85]

Poor girl lost here life, for hanging out with idiots.

[@billybodybuilder]

She's still alive ,,, anyways she deliberately passed & applied heavy braking, instructed 4 men to get out and beat him up ??

[@gtalyfestylexx]

@@billybodybuilderwhere did you hear this at lol??

[@amberwashington7500]

If you can control yourself while driving then you don't need to driving or have a driver's license. People don't know how to let things go while driving or walking away!!!

[@alan8887]

Ride along with your friends and watch how they conduct themselves while driving in traffic. It tells you a lot.

[@amberwashington7500]

I was talking about the girl and her friends who started the whole thing. They where asking for trouble!!!

[@macsweene]

@@amberwashington7500 please ignore Amber, she is mentally unwell and thinks that the murder victim is responsible.

[@robjohnson9270]

Are you talking about the people that cut him off and slammed on the brakes not belonging on the road?

[@sandraconnelly7507]

Premeditated attempted first degree Murder.

[@ghostwalk2446]

Lol "premeditated road rage"!? She's not dead

[@Tough__Crowd]

Premeditated penetration

[@hapisky5013]

@@ghostwalk2446making 2 U turns is 100% premeditation. It’s clear from your comment you’re not very bright but just try and keep up ok kiddo?

[@roamiblu1833]

@@hapisky5013 Actually, it's called, "in a heat of passion". And no, it has nothing to with two people in a relationship, although, this is where the term comes from. But his actions could be considered "in the heat of the moment", a instant/quick reaction. Meaning, under "normal" circumstances, he wouldn't have done what he did. But still he has to answer for his actions. So Mr. Road Rage better hope she doesn't die.

[@SourBogBubble]

Found someone that got Brain Aids during Covid. LOL thanks for the free lols!

[@EternityReal]

He looks like 63 not 36, hopefully she recover soon 🙏

[@bjwaugh2857]

Fixed pupils...doubtful but hopeful

[@user-lp5nj8ig4n]

He's gonna really sweat when he visits prison

[@user-ti7yt9vj2f]

Why would he be surprised when hearing she might not make it, what would anyone expect after running someone down with a car, a normal person would think she was already dead

[@Elizabeth-vw1vb]

When reality slaps you in the face. Vehicles are weapons.

[@Devonellah]

Yah anythng can be... Look at John Wick - he killed someone with a Pencil... Its how we use things that really matter...

[@law2258]

God help her.

[@theres1dent]

Doctors*

[@oldjohnny9341]

Ok, I'll get on it.

[@eddiearmijo6635]

What of the Four men in the car with Her ?

[@gallynuts]

Shady AF

[@ploppill34]

I don’t think any of them ran her over with the truck😂😂😂

[@yukie_tn]

@@ploppill34 But they are important to the full picture. Why was she outside her car in the first place if not to attack this accused driver?

[@richardjohnson354]

@@yukie_tn “isn’t it wierd” 😂😂😂😂

[@platinumfalconm3891]

That, detective, is the right question.

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

WTF! please calm down everyone!

[@america1st277]

He was faking looking surprised he tried to hit her and succeeded

[@stephaniecorelli3034]

Hes a piece of work. He looks nuts!

[@Laakona]

Had he been black, he'd be released with a notice to appear...It's Massachusetts.

[@mizzury54]

Very odd. A white guy not in control of his emotions. Who'd ever think of that ?

[@billybodybuilder]

Neither was she ,, i mean why deliberately pass & applied heavy braking, then instruct 4 men to get out and beat him up ??

[@nikkiharris9605]

@@billybodybuilderlooking for trouble - an unfortunately found the wrong person not to be f’d w

[@KevlarVTX]

Nice non sequitur.

[@waynecmontgomery]

When you find out about the consequences " his look was priceless".

[@sneksteppy]

I wonder what the woman's "oh sh*t, my actions have consequences" look was when she was getting evened out.

[@waynecmontgomery]

@@sneksteppy You should commit a crime in that county and ask him.

[@croiners4166]

This is ridiculous! Calm down people!❤

[@gaittr]

Look at his face when they tell them what happened to her he's either choosing to look shocked for show worthiness or just had no idea

[@ec5423]

bad actor

[@DistrustHumanz]

And if he had no reaction at all, everyone would criticize his lack of emotion.

[@calidoso75]

Where all these aggressive behavior of people came from since the pandemic 😡😡😡😡

[@nikkiharris9605]

We’re known as Mass-holes!!! And since pandemic Mass has been handing out licenses to ALL!! So there’s that if you can imagine what that looks like on our shared roads with the inexperienced

[@charliepiland3285]

His only defense is ‘self-defense’…but that is quashed by the repeated u-turns in lieu of driving away & calling the cops to report an attempted assault/ battery. Dumba$$ ended a life and ruined his own family’s life…for what?

[@macsweene]

Fun legal fact: you will never, ever get to claim self-defense if you have a means of egress, such as being in a car. This is murder, plain and simple.

[@charliepiland3285]

@@macsweene ...actually Stand Your Ground provides what you say never is permissible.

[@ToddZitin]

Without Bail - GOOD!

[@culcune]

What were they planning on doing to the guy they just brake-checked considering they were all getting out of the car? Road rage goes both ways. I watch plenty of dashcam video channels and once road-rage begins, there are no 'victims'. This woman is a victim because she was critically injured, but not someone completely innocent either, like a random pedestrian run down in a hit and run situation. It sucks that the guy didn't back down and go the other way, but this is a good, bad example of why one shouldn't gang up on someone, either. And yes, this guy deserves to get tried and convicted. It's all part of the unfortunate circumstances surrounding road-rage.

[@fremontpathfinder8463]

Are you a relative of the guy? Because yes he could have kept going but chose to run her over. She was not in the car. He should be charged with murder.

[@DenimChicken]

@@fremontpathfinder8463 she'd be doing a lot better right now if she stayed in her car

[@ploppill34]

@@DenimChicken you would’ve done a lot better Had you stayed in school

[@DistrustHumanz]

​@@ploppill34 You don't seem to understand the widespread rejection of victimhood mentality.

[@williamhenry9705]

Apple River - FAAFO

[@margritpiepes8242]

Why does he look surprised ?he hit her because he was angry ?! Come on !!!

[@robjohnson9270]

This is the guy that was brake checked and then threatened by 4 dudes that were with the girl that got herself dead.....justifiable homicide all of the way

[@WarriorVinyard]

neck tattoos and road rage are a bad mix

[@BLACKONCODE2024]

Demon🤬

[@williamzander9708]

He is sweating this one out while in jail his life is over no witnesses for him there all against him the UTURN was a mistake no beer for you fool . Life is hell now on .

[@DenimChicken]

Why was she outside her car? Sounds like she was a willing participant

[@ghostwalk2446]

Yeah certainly more to this story

[@stuwest3653]

She got out of the car to argue, not to play chicken with a car.

[@ghostwalk2446]

@@stuwest3653 Yet if she made a slightly smarter decision, she wouldn't be dying in a hospital right now

[@stuwest3653]

@@ghostwalk2446 I never said it was a smart decision. Learn how to read.

[@sandlotkrew8778]

Doesn't matter... You're not apart of the investigation. So keep on wondering.

[@highestgood5169]

Wow.

[@anthonylee5982]

A damn shame...😒

[@cudacore3086]

people are not meant to be medicated in order to follow society as a whole. scary stuff.

[@johnlansing2902]

Actual journalism , wow .

[@thetrainwreck1469]

What is going on with those googly eyes

[@oll1998]

I like how we only get one side of the story and people automatically jump to conclusions. ...if a car swerved into you brake checking you, and 5 people got out, you better believe you'd fear for your life. That being said, I'd like to know more about the u-turns. I suspect there's more to the story. If he was truly u-turning to hit her, then yeh lock him up. If he's trying to get away from the *five people* who got out of their car to do who knows what to him, then fuggem.

[@ploppill34]

Why are you jumping to conclusions?😂😂😂

[@oll1998]

@@ploppill34 I'm not. I'm explicitly saying we don't know the full story.

[@TheCossack]

​@@ploppill34why are you quick to jump on the defense of someone simply because of what's between their legs? That's really pathetic

[@niveaandmuskoil7206]

@@oll1998 You DO know the full story. He made a U-turn twice, coming back around to hit her. There was no need for that. It's not hard to figure that out. Since you feel sorry for him, maybe you can recommend a good lawyer for him. She passed away on Saturday.

[@oll1998]

@@niveaandmuskoil7206 No, I don't know the full story, which is the point. None of us do. Were they surrounding him and chasing him? Was he in fear of his life? Was he cackling wildly out the window while running her down? Jumping to conclusions works both ways.

[@audraarndt1824]

Damn. 😢😢❤❤❤❤

[@macsweene]

I’d be pretty mad too if my last name was Sweat lmao

[@Happycat8385]

He looks sweaty

[@ringaleavo]

If that was my daughter you'd be watching me on the news right now!

[@konsumer]

Holler on the deep for a contract.

[@ploppill34]

Yes, also getting arrested😂😂😂😂😂

[@Smitty.Bacall]

Sure Rambo whatever makes you feel good

[@ricex18]

The poor woman is dead now rip

[@karimamin2]

That's why if you're threatened, you drive away

[@robjohnson9270]

He did.....

[@YoMiggsTv]

I knew her too, my sister used to hang out with her a lot when we were in high school. Crazy how road rage can cause this.

[@sneksteppy]

>manbun >opinion discarded

[@YoMiggsTv]

@@sneksteppy hate to break it but the man bun has been long gone! 😊

[@gaittr]

We all have our strong opinions about this because it's a rather disgusting and Powerful story but let's just focus our Energies on the young ladies healing add comfort for her family as she realizes this healing

[@DistrustHumanz]

Let's see the video. If she was a completely innocent bystander, then yes. But if she was a loud, confrontational, instigating ratchet... then NO, I will not!

[@KellyBrown-qh1oy]

Goodness

[@Rightonright]

Put him in anger management while in jail.

[@kbob9625]

The realization when you arent going home again... forever... that guy is going to rot for just not being able to control his temper. Jesus.

[@DrKnowsMore]

Sounds like self defense

[@gtalyfestylexx]

mm not really when he drove away but decided to make two u turns just to hit her. don’t think he feared his life much when he was making u turns.

[@donnaproctorbielski9910]

Horrible

[@MrJaysb420]

Knew the man was a thief, but never suspected he was capable of murder. Prayers for the poor girl and her family ☹

[@roamiblu1833]

He better pray she doesn't die. Vehicular manslayer doesn't carry the same weight as murder but still someone died because of the driver's actions. Like bruh said, dude could have kept on driving.

[@laloops]

What were the victim and her male friends doing getting out and surrounding his vehicle? Not saying what he did was right, but I am curious what they were doing, or trying to do

[@chaliwen7217]

They always try to make the perp look like a Gigalo

[@rosamondlincoln]

No bond

[@ploppill34]

James?

[@devonforsure260]

How hard is it to just drive home especially when it costs you nothing. People are unhinged

[@ImGettinWeird]

The other car seemed as if they were aggressors not just driving home either

[@senrab99]

Are you surprised about the results of hitting someone with a 2,000-lb (at least) vehicle? Yeah, right.

[@johngray0]

A credible witness. Case closed.

[@dk-jy3ug]

If he had just driven away and kept going, he would be at home chilling with a beer right now. Instead, he chose to turn around and is now sitting in jail, likely for a very long time.

[@Beoptimistic58]

WHERE ARE THE PALES?

[@carl.daugherty5837]

LIFE!!!!!

[@mayavik1034]

If four men surround my car, I am slamming the brakes too...this was a gang attack and the one woman got energized by the company and chose to put herself in that situation.

[@Jsee66]

If he pulled a U turn .... that means he deliberately came back to them.....can't claim you're a victim if you deliberately put yourself in that position......

[@ploppill34]

You would make a horrible witness😂😂😂

[@mayavik1034]

@@Jsee66 I do understand your view point, but if some group gangs up on me, I do have a choice how to fight back

[@onionbubs386]

He made two u turns. He chose to come back.

[@onionbubs386]

1:58 your whole argument is nullified right here

[@rhscubadiver4379]

How about life??

[@user-mw8to4ng9i]

She found out

[@barbarajones2920]

So did he.

[@ploppill34]

And we found out you are a child😂😂😂😂

[@ImGettinWeird]

@@ploppill34 lol you thought your comment was funny

[@skittlezbecrazy]

“You can always tell a Milford Man”

[@QuinnanScott]

That look when you become self aware but it’s too late

[@dandyandy642]

Let this be a lesson. Do not road rage with lunatics

[@volxom2888]

He deserves life in prison without parole

[@nikkiharris9605]

Stay put in your car & let it go! Now a road rage incident that would have been ultimately forgotten unfortunately led to a loss of life. For what?!?! Not worth it!! People will always be dumb drivers as frustrating as it is!!

[@user-xl4zr1xw1o]

Anger has forever changed 2 lives. Either way he’s going to jail. Let people be jerks then ignore them.

[@undisputedtruth6176]

The usual violent privileged suspect from a small town. Probation before judgement

[@janeclayton151]

what a silly generalization...there are violent people "everywhere" these days, esp behind the wheel

[@wabisabi6983]

4 men in the car with her? Hummmm

[@ploppill34]

Try harder😂😂😂

[@ViEtKiDD617]

Bro could care less.

[@HDTube101]

Lock Him Up!

[@yukie_tn]

Another video said the driver brake checked the other car and that's when the occupants got out. Here it says they brake checked him? The witness being interviewed from the pub is also not reliable, in 1 part he says he got out just to see the woman in mid-air, but he also says he saw the car make the u-turn to hit her? Anyway, get your story straight.

[@CyberDancerDany]

There was 2 U turns made. It may have been that he saw her in the air after the 2nd turn, and saw the first one through a window at the restaurant.

[@briankroger7879]

Maybe the guy identifies as a woman himself. So its really just two women having a scrap. No big deal.

[@twerkfromhome]

Ur dumb

[@kaycampbell8532]

Only a lunatic would do that.

[@washguy9577]

So sad and pointless

[@Jericho3030150]

Fighting for those dollars now fighting for her life.

[@wabisabi6983]

Sounds like the passengers of the victims car provoked the situation. No one is blameless here. Play stupid games……

[@ploppill34]

That’s one way to alleviate the guy of his absolute 100% responsibility for controlling his own actions

[@janeclayton151]

They will both have awful consequences

[@Happycat8385]

I got my ass kicked 7-8 years ago from being an asshole and slamming my breaks on because two guys on motorcycles yelled something at me ( I didn't slam them hard enough to potentially harm them but was just messing around). Anyway they wouldn't stop following me after that so I eventually tried gunning my car up my driveway to make a run for my apt front door, n they each popped me in the face a few times before taking off. I do not act that way on the road anymore. Never know who you are messing with, and nothing is worth potentially having some psycho kill you over something stupid like road rage

[@williamhenry9705]

Stay in your car.

[@danielschmitt1935]

Going to a bar. Getting drunk and arguing with people. This leads to her near death and his life changing.

[@KevlarVTX]

You've got the facts wrong.

[@TheHaagendazs0]

Usual suspects smh 🧑🏼‍🦱

[@gallynuts]

Toll

[@primedarkcriss]

This is what happens when you allow your emotions to take over and make choices for you like a child. I carry a gun now because people are unpredictable now a days. I knocked someone out when they cut me off while driving but till this day I regret doing that to him now. And before we start taking sides we need to see ALL EVIDENCE on how and why all of this happened. Just because she is a 26 year old female doesn’t mean she isn’t capable of hurting someone too or worse.

[@bryanspilner7370]

This idiot admits he cant control his emotions behind the wheel and now he carries a gun, avoid this idiot at all cost!

[@KellyBrown-qh1oy]

A bad man 👞♂️

[@tribaldiana1470]

before people start jumping to conclusions and reacting wait for all of the facts. the news loves to give partial information and leave out the rest on purpose so people get hooked into the stories. thats what sells. thats all they care about. and then people get mad and angry at a person of interest. trust me there always 2 sides to every story. im not saying he is in the right but some of this does not make sense. there was clearly more going on in this road rage incident. the truth will come out eventually but i bet there is more going on here.

[@Bonjour-World]

Attempded murder ?