Benjamyn WJ Johnson, 47 of Lindale, was arrested this week after a road rage incident became violent on Turner McCall Blvd.
Reports said that Johnson drove in a reckless manner while brake-checking vehicles. Johnson’s action then resulted in a collision that included a third car.
Police said that Johnson was using offensive hand gestures before cutting off the vehicle and brake-checking them.
After wrecking, Johnson is accused of screaming and cursing at the other drivers while becoming physically violent. Police added that when a man attempted to de-escalate the situation, Johnson punched him in the face and threw a metal spray can at him.
Johnson is charged with simple battery, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, disorderly conduct and aggressive driving.
