Brooklyn Firefighter Killed In Road Rage Incident, Cops Say

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK -- An angry driver killed an off-duty firefighter after their cars bumped on the Belt Parkway Sunday, police said.

Faizal Coto, 33, was beaten to death by a silver 2006 Infiniti G35 driver after car hit Coto's while merging onto the parkway near 14th Avenue and Bay Eight Street at about 4:45 a.m., said police.

The two men pulled over near Exit 4, where the unidentified Infiniti driver was seen speeding away moments later and emergency responders found Coto lying unconscious next to his car, said police.

The off-duty firefighter was rushed to Coney Island Hospital but doctors were unable to save his life, police said.

NYPD officials released a photo Sunday night of the car that sped away after the fight and asked anyone with information about the Infiniti, which bears damage to the driver's side and New York State license plate JEA 2402, to contact police.

Coto, who lived on Ocean Avenue near Prospect Park, worked out of Engine 245, Ladder 161 on Coney Island, FDNY spokesman Jim Long told the New York Post.

“We feel great loss for him and his family,” said Long. "We’re trying to support his family."

Friends and family have since taken to Coto's Facebook page to leave messages of remorse for the firefighter and aspiring musician.

"This can’t be real," wrote Dana Teasley. "My friend is gone. My heart cries out for you bro."

"I just lost my closest friend," posted ‎Shadath Salahudeen.

"My god, I am speechless," wrote Ken Lim. "Rest in peace old friend."

Header photo courtesy of the NYPD