Albuquerque police have issued a warrant for 68‑year‑old Robert Eugene Hagen, the driver of a white truck captured in a widely shared road‑rage video, according to KOAT. The incident occurred in a local parking lot when a woman, identified as Jenipher Lewis, said the truck cut her off, prompting her to exit her vehicle and strike the truck with a bat while attempting to protect herself and her children.

After the confrontation, Lewis drove away in her red Nissan. Hagen then accelerated into an intersection and rear‑ended Lewis’s vehicle, causing a crash that was also captured on video. The footage quickly spread on social media, prompting public concern and a police investigation.

Law enforcement officials have charged Hagen with aggravated battery (deadly weapon), criminal damage to property exceeding $1,000, and leaving the scene of an accident involving vehicle damage. The aggravated battery charge stems from the use of a bat, which police classified as a deadly weapon under state law. The criminal damage charge reflects the estimated $1,000 worth of damage to Lewis’s Nissan, while the accident‑related charge addresses Hagen’s failure to stop after the collision.

City residents expressed alarm over the violent escalation, noting that the incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices and swift police response in protecting families. Local officials emphasized that the warrant demonstrates the department’s commitment to holding individuals accountable for endangering public safety.

What’s next: The warrant for Hagen remains active, and police continue to search for him. Authorities have not released a scheduled court date, but they indicated that the case will move forward through the criminal justice system as soon as the suspect is located.

Sources: koat.com