Video shows Seattle bikers beat down driver on Aurora Police say a band of motorcyclists assaulted, pointed a gun at pickup truck driver in the middle of traffic

Seattle detectives seek the public's help nabbing suspects in an Aurora Avenue attack in which a band of motorcyclists assaulted and pointed a gun at a pickup truck driver in the middle of traffic.

A 39-year-old driver stopped his pickup truck at a red light about 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26 in the 7300 block of Aurora Avenue North, reports say. He was then surrounded by a "large" group of motorcyclists.

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Witnesses reported seeing at least 100 motorcycles traveling through the city in a group that day, according to Seattle police.

Seattle police believe this man pointed a gun at a pickup truck driver during an August assault of a pickup truck driver on Aurora Avenue North. Seattle police believe this man pointed a gun at a pickup truck driver during an August assault of a pickup truck driver on Aurora Avenue North. Photo: Courtesy Seattle Police Department Photo: Courtesy Seattle Police Department Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Video shows Seattle bikers beat down driver on Aurora 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

While stopped at the light, several of the motorcyclists beat on the side of the pickup truck driver's vehicle and yelling at him, reports indicate. The driver called 911 and then got out of his car to confront the motorcyclists.

A group of bikers pummeled the driver and kicked him. At least one person, dressed in a gray motorcycle jacket and tan pants, pointed a gun at the man, police say.

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The attackers left the scene on their bikes in different directions as officers arrived.

The driver was not seriously injured.

Detectives ask anyone with information about the group or incident to call 206-684-5550.

Lynsi Burton can be reached at lynsiburton@seattlepi.com. Follow her on Twitter at @LynsiBurton_PI.