Man forced to kneel, apologize after car chase over traffic dispute

The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Thu Dau Mot City. Phan Tuan Sang, 26, was driving with another adult and a child when his car nearly collided with another vehicle turning onto Le Chi Dan Street. Following a brief exchange of words, Sang continued driving.

A short time later, Sang’s car was pursued by another car and a motorbike for over two kilometers. The chase ended when Sang’s vehicle was intercepted in Hiep An Ward. Tran Tan Phong, 46, the driver of the pursuing car demanded that Sang exit his vehicle, and when Sang refused, Phong smashed his windshield and issued threats.

Once Sang exited his car, he was physically and verbally assaulted by the other drivers, who forced him to kneel and apologize before allowing him to leave. The entire incident, which lasted about 10 minutes, was captured on surveillance cameras.

Following the confrontation, Sang and his family took a cab home. Police arrived at the scene and have summoned several individuals for questioning. The vehicles involved have been seized as part of the investigation.

Police arrested Phong on Sunday night for disrupting public order, destroying property and insulting another person. Phong said he believed that Sang tried to block him on the road, so he chased after him and forced him to stop.

Phong admitted to using a buffalo bone he found on the sidewalk to smash the windshield of Sang’s car. Phong also admitted to pulling Sang’s hair and verbally assaulting him, forcing him to kneel down and apologize.