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Fullerton, CA (July 28, 2026) — A person was injured in a hit-and-run on Monday afternoon, July 27, on southbound State Route 57 near Chapman Avenue in Fullerton, according to dispatch records. The person was later found on the right shoulder.
A reporting party stated that the other driver had been driving aggressively prior to the incident. The driver, described as a man, yelled and screamed at the victim before fleeing, according to the reporting party.
No vehicle descriptions or further details about the person injured have been released.
The cause of the collision remained under investigation as this report was filed. We hope the injured person makes a full recovery.
How to Respond Safely to an Aggressive Driver?
When another driver becomes aggressive on the road, the safest response is usually to avoid engaging. Making eye contact, gesturing back, or matching their driving behavior can escalate a tense moment into something more dangerous, even if it feels like a natural reaction in the moment.
Creating distance is more effective than confrontation. Changing lanes, adjusting speed, or taking a different exit can put space between vehicles without provoking a reaction, and avoiding sudden braking or lane changes in front of an aggressive driver helps keep things from getting worse.
If someone feels genuinely unsafe or believes they’re being followed, driving toward a populated area, a police station, or anywhere with people around is generally safer than heading home directly. Calling 911 while doing so, and noting the other vehicle’s description or plate if it can be done safely, gives responders useful information without requiring any direct confrontation.
