ST CHARLES, Mo. — Police are investigating an apparent road rage incident in St. Charles after someone shot another car on Interstate 70 Wednesday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident happened at around 8:15 on Westbound I-70. The highway patrol said a driver was heading west just before Convention Center Boulevard when someone inside a black Dodge Journey SUV fired shots at their car.
The highway patrol said the driver was not injured, but their car was struck twice.
Both the victim and the suspect exited the highway at Convention Center Boulevard, and the suspected shooter left the area before police arrived.
St. Charles Police Lt. Dan Gibbons said situations like this can get out of hand quickly.
"We've always seen those aggressive drivers, right? They're speeding in and out of traffic, they're weaving, they're not using their signal. If you see those drivers, it's best to avoid those drivers, because you don't know what they're capable of," Gibbons said.
AAA Missouri Spokesperson Nick Chabaria said aggressive driving continues to be a life-threatening problem.
"On average, just over 500 people are killed every year as a result of aggressive driving on Missouri roadways," Chabaria said.
Gibbons said if you find yourself in a road rage situation on the highway, get off at the closest exit.
"The highway is very dangerous. If you pull over to the shoulder, you're still in a pretty dangerous situation. So I would go to the next exit, call 911, immediately," Gibbons said.
He added that if the aggressive driver follows you, drive straight to the police station and give police as much information as possible.
"We're always going to want the vehicle make, model, and color. If you can get the license plate, that would be great. We also need to know what the driver looks like," Gibbons said.
Chabaria said it's important to be the de-escalator, not the aggressor.
"If you're not doing it for yourself, to keep yourself safe, do it for somebody else who's on the road. Do it for people who care about you. They want you to get home safely," Chabaria said.
No other information about the incident was provided.