SUMTER COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is looking for a driver who they say intentionally rammed a motorcyclist on Interstate 75 in Sumter County.

The accident left the 52-year-old motorcycle rider from Leesburg severely injured.

FHP says the accident happened in the early morning hours of Friday, March 8, on northbound I-75 near mile marker 319.

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Troopers say it’s unclear how the incident started but they’re calling it a case of road rage.

They released dash cam video captured by a commercial vehicle in the area when the accident happened.

In the less than 30 second video you can see a motorcyclist pass the commercial vehicle on the outside shoulder while a Honda passed in the center lane. Troopers say the Honda suddenly steered to the outside shoulder and appears to intentionally ram the motorcycle. The video shows the impact causes the motorcyclist to overturn several times into the wood line parallel to the roadway.

The driver of the Honda does not stop.

FHP says based on vehicle parts found at the accident scene, they are searching for a gray or silver 2020 Honda Civic. There is currently no description of the driver.

Based on parts found at the scene, troopers say they’re looking for a 2020 grey or silver Honda Civic. Courtesy: FHP
If you have information about the driver, you’re asked to call *FHP. Courtesy: FHP
Troopers say the accident happened in the early morning hours of Friday, March 8, 2024. Courtesy: FHP

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call *FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers at **TIPS.