Peel Region police are investigating a possible road rage incident between two drivers in Brampton that sent one man to hospital.

Peel police tweeted that around 6:30 a.m. there was an altercation between two drivers near Airport and Coventry roads and that one of them was subsequently struck “by a vehicle.”

According to police, the other person involved fled the scene but was later found a short distance away and is in police custody.

The victim was sent to local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Speaking to media at the scene, Const. Sarah Patten urged drivers not to engage in road rage and instead look for police help with any traffic disputes.

Patten said the investigation is on-going.

Sabrina Gamrot is a reporter with the Mississauga News and Brampton Guardian. Reach her via email: sgamrot@mississauga.net

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