Road Rage - 17th May 2023 (8:50 am) on Main North Road, merging after crossing Cranford Street. 😡🚗

Join me, Danny de Hek, as I share the nerve-wracking account of a road rage incident that unfolded on Main North Road. In this gripping YouTube video, I recount my firsthand experience during a merging situation after crossing Cranford Street, which quickly escalated due to the actions of a white BMW driver who failed to merge properly, disregarding the "zipper" method commonly used for smoother traffic flow. 😱🚗

TIME STAMPS / CHAPTERS

Using Voice Recognition 00:00
First sighting of BMW 00:02
Merging Vehicles 00:48
BMW Pushing In 01:20
Colliding 01:28
Blocking the road and opening car door 01:42
The Scooter 02:40
Phone in the police 03:15
Blocking the road 03:30
Getting out of the vehicle 04:00
Going past Fitness New Zealand 05:00
Papanui Rd 05:15
Red Light 07:00
Heaton Street 07:50
Strathaven Road intersection 09:00
Normans Road 10:00
Backstreets 10:20
Papanui Rd to Police Station 11:30
Smashes back window on Papanui Rd turning into Frank Street 12:35
Police Station 14:30

I drove past the BMW initially without any incident, I had no idea what was about to unfold. 😡🚙

Multiple vehicles were merging together all heading south on Main North Road after crossing over the Cranford Road intersection, the BMW driver aggressively pushed their way into traffic, then deliberately collided with my Suzuki Swift Sport. Astonishingly, the BMW driver went a step further, overtaking and blocking the road, even opening my car door, escalating the situation to alarming levels. 🤬🤯

The presence of a scooter on the bus lane added an additional element of complexity to an already chaotic scene. Recognizing the need for assistance, I promptly phoned the police for help, hoping their intervention would diffuse the mounting tension. 📞🚔

However, the BMW driver continued to block the road and even exited their vehicle, further fueling the already volatile situation. To draw attention and seek assistance, I resorted to tooting my horn as I passed Fitness New Zealand, navigating down Papanui Rd at 40km with the BMW driver tailgating closely. 😤🚧

Even at a red light, the BMW driver's aggression persisted as they got out of their vehicle. The intersection at Heaton Street witnessed further confrontations, and the tension remained high at the Heaton Street and Strathaven Road intersection. ⚠️🤬

My journey continued onto Normans Road and through backstreets, with the BMW driver relentless in their pursuit. Finally, as I made my way back onto Papanui Rd, heading to Papanui Police Station, the incident took a shocking turn when the BMW driver smashed the back window of my Suzuki Swift Sport on Papanui Rd while I was turning into Frank Street. 😱🔨

The video concludes as I arrive at the Police Station, highlighting the importance of reporting such incidents for the safety of all road users. 🚓🛡️

Join me as I share this distressing road rage experience, shedding light on the consequences of reckless behavior on our roads. Let's raise awareness, promote responsible driving, and strive for a safer and more harmonious commute. Remember, stay calm and prioritize road safety. 🙏🚦