– Florida man threatens to shoot father and daughter during driving lesson
– Alleged threat to shoot father and daughter during driving lesson by Florida man.
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Cracking down on road rage shootings
There has been a surge in cases of road rage shootings across Central Florida. Authorities are now intensifying their efforts to curb such incidents.
DELTONA, Fla. –
An 18-year-old girl, who was learning how to drive with her father, shared her terrifying experience of being threatened by a man with a gun during an apparent road rage incident, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Mark Vierra was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, committing a third-degree felony with a weapon, and improper exhibition of a dangerous weapon following the incident that unfolded near the Publix at 915 Doyle Road in Deltona on Tuesday night, as stated in an arrest affidavit.
Photo: Volusia County Jail
The 18-year-old girl, who was driving with her father to Publix, mistakenly cut off another driver while making a turn from Braddock Road onto Doyle Road, causing the other driver, identified as Vierra, to become agitated and resort to verbal threats.
According to the affidavit, Vierra became increasingly aggressive and even displayed a pistol, pointing it in the direction of the girl and her father. Despite the father’s attempts to diffuse the situation and remind Vierra that his daughter was a learner driver, Vierra continued to shout and intimidate them.
Vierra proceeded to make a U-turn, blocking the girl’s car, and issued further threats of shooting both her and her father before eventually driving away.
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How to deal with road rage
B.R.A.K.E.S. senior instructor Matt Reilly joins Good Day Orlando to share some tips for Florida drivers to follow when they find themselves involved in a road rage situation. The B.R.A.K.E.S organization will also be in the Orlando area later in February for a driving event.
The traumatized 18-year-old girl revealed that the incident left her so frightened that she no longer wanted to drive.
Subsequently, deputies located Vierra’s residence, which matched the address on the registration of the Toyota involved in the incident. During the search, they discovered a black pistol in a holster attached to Vierra’s pants, according to the affidavit.
Upon being apprehended, Vierra initially denied having a gun during the incident, claiming he left it at home. However, he later changed his statement and admitted to having it during the confrontation, although he insisted that the girl and her father couldn’t have seen it.
Vierra was taken into custody and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail. He has since been released after posting a $16,000 bond.
In recent times, Central Florida has witnessed a significant surge in road rage shootings, prompting law enforcement agencies to take decisive action against such incidents. One such incident involved an 18-year-old girl learning how to drive with her father, which left them both terrified and traumatized. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office provided details of the incident, which occurred near the Publix at 915 Doyle Road in Deltona on Tuesday night.
According to the arrest affidavit, Mark Vierra, the aggressor in this case, was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, committing a third-degree felony with a weapon, and improper exhibition of a dangerous weapon. The situation unfolded when the 18-year-old girl, who had her learner’s permit, made a turn from Braddock Road onto Doyle Road, inadvertently cutting off Vierra. This seemingly minor driving mistake ignited Vierra’s anger, leading him to verbally threaten the girl and her father.
Vierra’s aggression escalated as he brandished a pistol, pointing it directly at the girl and her father. Despite the father’s attempts to reason with Vierra and remind him of his daughter’s learner driver status, Vierra persisted with his threats and intimidation tactics. The situation reached its peak when Vierra made a U-turn, blocking the girl’s car, and renewed his threats to shoot both her and her father before eventually driving away.
The incident left the 18-year-old girl traumatized to the extent that she no longer felt comfortable driving. Authorities promptly conducted an investigation, locating Vierra’s residence, which matched the address on the registration of the Toyota involved in the incident. During the search, law enforcement discovered a black pistol holstered to Vierra’s pants.
Following his arrest, Vierra initially denied having a gun during the incident, claiming it had been left at home. However, during subsequent questioning, he changed his statement, admitting to having the gun during the confrontation. Nevertheless, Vierra maintained that the girl and her father couldn’t have seen the weapon.
Vierra was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail. He has since been released after posting a $16,000 bond.
The alarming rise in road rage incidents has led authorities to emphasize the importance of proactive measures to prevent such incidents and ensure the safety of drivers. Organizations like B.R.A.K.E.S. are actively involved in promoting road safety and educating drivers on how to handle road rage situations. In an upcoming event in the Orlando area, B.R.A.K.E.S. senior instructor Matt Reilly will be sharing valuable tips for Florida drivers to navigate road rage encounters.
As authorities crack down on road rage shootings, it becomes crucial for drivers to remain vigilant and adopt defensive driving strategies. The recent incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers on the road and the need for increased awareness and empathy among all road users..
– Florida man allegedly threatens to shoot father and daughter during driving lesson
– Alleged Florida man threatens to shoot dad and daughter while teaching driving.
