Man Stabbed In Road Rage Incident: Des Plaines PD

DES PLAINES, IL — A Skokie man was stabbed Friday afternoon following a road rage incident. The 53-year-old was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Police responded to the 1500 block of Miner Street at around 12:15 p.m. for a report of a stabbing. Police found the victim standing in the roadway, having suffered multiple stab wounds to his left arm. Officers quickly performed life-saving measures to stop the bleeding.

A preliminary investigation has revealed the victim, while driving westbound on Miner Street in his vehicle, encountered a bicyclist riding in the roadway. Words were exchanged between the driver and the bicyclist, at which time the bicyclist pulled along the driver's side of the stopped vehicle. With the window down, more words were exchanged, and the bicyclist began punching the driver through the open window.

Once the driver, still seated, began to defend himself, the bicyclist reportedly brandished a knife from his pocket and stabbed the driver multiple times.

The bicyclist, described as a male, approximately 30 to 40 years of age, olive complexion, wearing a grey tank top, khaki shorts, and wearing a backpack, fled the scene. Police believe it was an isolated road rage incident.

Police said this is an ongoing investigation. Further information will be provided when made available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Des Plaines Police Department at 847-391-5400.