Semi-Truck Driver Allegedly Caused 8 Crashes, Tried Strangling Driver
A New Jersey semi-truck driver is accused of causing eight crashes on a Chicago highway before allegedly attempting to strangle another driver in a road rage incident. The suspect, identified as Hassan A. Moutassim, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery. The alleged victim was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries, and the case has been referred to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
- ▪Hassan A. Moutassim allegedly caused eight collisions on I-57 northbound in Chicago.
- ▪He reportedly removed a driver from a crashed vehicle and attempted to strangle them.
- ▪Moutassim was charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery strangulation, and aggravated battery on a public way.
- ▪The incident occurred on April 28, 2026, and Moutassim was arrested the following day.
- ▪The alleged victim was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not disclosed.
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US Semi-Truck Driver Allegedly Caused 8 Crashes, Tried Strangling Driver Image not from story. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Alexander Pease Contributor May 01, 2026 6:35 PM ET May 01, 2026 6:35 PM ET Alexander Pease Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Police accused a semi-truck driver from New Jersey of causing eight accidents on a Chicago highway before attempting to strangle another driver on April 28 in an alleged instance of road rage.
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