State troopers filed DUI and road rage charges against a man accused of causing an accident and fighting in Maricopa this week.

Maricopa police and the Arizona Department of Public Safety responded to a road rage incident on SR 347 around noon Monday, according to eyewitnesses.

“Two vehicles were involved in a road rage incident on SR 347 near the cement plant north of the city,” MPD spokesperson Monica Williams told InMaricopa.

The people involved began “ramming their vehicles” on their way into town, where they stopped at ACE Hardware and “both drivers began physically fighting,” Williams said.

DPS responded to the incident because it happened outside city jurisdiction, Williams said.

A 48-year-old man from Apache Junction, whom DPS did not identify, was charged with road rage and DUI, according to DPS spokesperson Bart Graves.

Troopers did not book the man into jail but referred the case to Pinal County Attorney.

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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