Hawaii County police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred this week that led to a person throwing objects at the victim’s car and forcing it off Highway 130 near Keeau.

Police are seeking witnesses or any information about the incident that occurred around 6:45 p.m. Monday.

The incident occurred after a traffic dispute when the driver of a blue Honda sedan hurled objects at the victim’s car and forced it onto the shoulder of Highway 130 near the 4-mile marker. The suspect then reached into the victim’s vehicle and assaulted him. 

Police have initiated an unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle case.

The victim was driving a Champagne-colored Honda sedan and heading toward Pahoa. 

Anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information about this case is asked to call officer Jenny Lee at (808) 965-2716 or the Police Department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311. 

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 in Hilo or (808) 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.