Sacramento Road Rage Incident Leaves One Dead, Suspect In Custody
On Monday, December 6th, 60 year old Lufino Reyes Mejorado was shot and killed in a road rage incident on I-5 near Richards Blvd.
According to CHP, the incident began around 2:15 PM on Interstate 80 near Watt Avenue. Then The incident continued to escalate down two highways for nearly 10 miles. As soon as the incident began, other drivers immediately began calling 911 to report it.
The road rage continued to I-5 near Richards Boulevard. Mr. Mejorado, a retired corrections officer driving a maroon truck, was shot in the area, CHP said. Some passersby stopped to render assistance to him. The shooter who was driving a white Mercedes sedan sped off. Mr. Mejorado went unconscious after giving a description of the vehicle. And CPR was administered before he was taken to the hospital.
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As of Tuesday morning, David Perry, 33, of Sacramento, was apprehended in connection with the shooting and booked into the Sacramento County Jail, CHP said. Of course, he is expected to be charged with murder. Tragically, Mr. Mejorado died shortly after his arrival at the hospital, leaving friends and family in disbelief.
What Is Road Rage?
Road rage is commonly characterized by aggressive driving. It is a factor in more than 50% of all car crashes that end fatally, according to the AAA (American Automobile Association). Florida was the top-ranking state for road rage with a firearm from 2014 to 2016, with Texas and California ranking 2nd and 3rd. As of July 31, 2021, 17 states had anti-road rage legislation pending. However, California was not on that list.
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The Elk Grove Tribune sends heartfelt condolences to Lufino’s family and friends.
