Road rage on East Washington Avenue escalated Sunday evening, leading to one man stabbing another, according to a police report.
Officials identified the stabber as John M. Howard of Verona, Wis., according to Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain.
The drivers initiated a “moving dispute,” according to the report, and Howard’s passenger proceeded to spit at the victim in his vehicle.
The victim began following Howard, pulling in front of him and halting the vehicle, DeSpain said. Howard then stabbed the victim during a fight outside of their cars.
Paramedics from Ryan Brothers Ambulance Service witnessed the scene and identified the suspects’ vehicle, according to the report.
The ambulance transported the victim to a local hospital, DeSpain said. The victim did not sustain life-threatening injuries.
Officials arrested Howard and charged his passenger with disorderly conduct, according to the report.
Patrick and Erin Ryan, co-owners of the ambulance company, said they were proud of the paramedics’ “quick thinking and training” in a statement.
