Crown Point, Indiana – Police are searching for a suspect vehicle after a road rage crash in Crown Point Thursday.
According to the Crown Point Police Department, officers responded around 3:15 p.m. Thursday to a reported road rage incident in the 300 block of Joliet Street.
Police said the confrontation began on the roadway and continued into a local business parking lot. After an exchange of words, the driver of one vehicle allegedly circled the lot and struck a man who was standing outside his car. Authorities said the motorist then drove into the victim outside the vehicle before fleeing the scene.
The suspect vehicle is believed to be a silver Buick Encore with front-end damage. Investigators said it was last seen leaving the parking lot northbound on Grant Street toward North Street.
Witnesses described the driver as a white male with a thin build, approximately 20 to 30 years old, with blonde hair and visible facial acne, according to police.
Officers are asking nearby businesses and residents to review surveillance or Ring camera footage that may have captured the vehicle. The investigation remains ongoing.
The incident occurred during mid-afternoon hours near commercial traffic areas, potentially affecting nearby commuters and after-school travel.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Crown Point Police Department at 219-663-2131 or call the anonymous tip line at 219-663-2131, ext. 265.
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