DoorDash courier assaulted with baseball bat after honking in Jacksonville, NC
A DoorDash driver in Jacksonville, North Carolina was struck on the head with a wooden bat by a Range Rover driver after she honked to move the vehicle.
In Jacksonville, North Carolina, a DoorDash delivery driver attempted to prompt a stationary Range Rover to move by honking its horn. The SUV driver allegedly followed the courier, later approaching her as she walked back to her car and striking her on the head with a wooden baseball bat, causing her to lose consciousness. After waking, the driver drove herself to a medical facility.
The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Chris Thomas, is seeking the suspect and noted that no definitive motive has been established, with road-rage being a tentative theory. Authorities emphasized the seriousness of the assault and urged anyone with information to come forward. The incident highlights concerns about driver safety and aggressive behavior on the road.
Why it matters
It underscores safety risks for gig-economy workers and raises concerns about violent road-rage incidents.
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