Road Rage Clash on I-75: DUI, Gun Charges

0:00It's April 8th. Welcome to Tampa Bay News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Two dudes got pinched after a wild road rage clash on Interstate 275 in Manatee County, Florida. Gary Thompson was hauling in his Chevy Silverado, acting reckless when he clipped Paul Shannon's Dodge Ram pickup near the Sunshine Skyway Southwest. His area, things escalated fast from there. It all popped off around 8.25 am on April 8th. Florida highway patrol troopers rode up on reports of the crazy driving headed southbound. Thompson's truck, Side Swipe Shannon's, forcing both to pull over. Both drivers hopped out, and Shannon didn't waste time. He whipped out a firearm, pointed a right at Thompson, and yelled for him to hit the deck. Tempers boiled over in seconds on that busy stretch. Now Thompson faces DUI charges, plus refusing a urine test, while Shannon's hit with aggravated assault using a deadly weapon. Thompson booked both into Manatee County jail, without any shots fired, or major injuries.

1:03Road rage like this reminds us how quick highways turn hazardous drive. Cool folks, and let's keep the piece rolling smooth.