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Alleged road rage incident leaves man unconscious

A man was found laying unconscious on a road in Sydney’s southwest after a suspected road rage incident, police say.

A man has been injured in a suspected road rage incident in Sydney’s southwest.

Around 9:50pm on Friday, emergency services were called to a street in Punchbowl after witnesses discovered a man lying unconscious on the road.

Police and paramedics arrived to find the 55-year-old man with serious injuries. He was treated at the scene before being transported to Liverpool Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

Emergency services were called to a road in Punchbowl after witnesses found a man lying on the road unconscious. Picture: Google
Emergency services were called to a road in Punchbowl after witnesses found a man lying on the road unconscious. Picture: Google

The investigation is in its early stages however police believe the man had been driving when he stopped at a red light. It’s suspected he exited his vehicle to speak with someone, which may have led to a confrontation.

An e-bike was found at the scene, though the rider reportedly left shortly afterwards. Investigators are exploring whether the e-bike rider was involved in the incident.

Anyone with information about the incident or dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Alleged road rage incident leaves man unconscious

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/breaking-news/alleged-road-rage-incident-leaves-man-unconscious/news-story/b970a444b867bc5a6cf5a5b7f30fe190