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Man accused of attacking driver during Smyrna road rage incident faces charges

Smyrna road-rage fight A man was hit by another man with a gun during a Smyrna road-rage attack, police say. (Source: Smyrna Public Safety)

SMYRNA, GA — Police have arrested a man accused of attacking another driver during a road rage incident in metro Atlanta in June.

Smyrna Police say the incident happened on June 27 when people in two vehicles exchanged words over a traffic dispute.

The argument later led to a fight between the passenger of one car and a driver identified as a man in his 50s.

Video released by police shows the driver of the first vehicle walking toward the passenger side of the other car before the incident. Police say the passenger then got out, and the two became involved in a physical altercation.

According to investigators, the driver of one car was “pummeled with a handgun” during the altercation before falling to the ground. Police say the people in the other vehicle then drove away.

The passenger in the suspect vehicle was identified as Freddrick Hammonds, thanks to the public’s assistance. He was arrested and charged with aggravated battery.

Smyrna Police previously identified the driver of the suspect vehicle as 18-year-old Hayle Kirkpatrick. She was charged with obstructing the investigation.