If you’re knocking out DoorDash drivers with a baseball bat after they honk at you, police would like a word
A DoorDash delivery went badly wrong in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on Saturday morning after a driver honked at a Range Rover that failed to move when a red light turned green. The 34-year-old delivery driver, who was simply trying to get past so she could complete her delivery, was reportedly attacked with a baseball bat by the occupant of the other vehicle in response to the honk, leaving her knocked out. Police are now investigating the incident, which highlights the risks gig-economy delivery workers can face over minor road disputes.
Details of the case are limited, but the confrontation began as a routine traffic hold-up when the SUV ahead did not proceed at a green light, prompting the driver behind to sound her horn to keep her delivery on schedule. That gesture is said to have triggered a violent response involving a baseball bat, escalating an everyday road irritation into a serious assault. Authorities are said to be seeking those responsible, treating the case as a criminal matter rather than a simple traffic dispute.
- DoorDash driver honked at stalled car after light turned green
- Occupant allegedly attacked her with a baseball bat, knocking her out
- Incident occurred in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on Saturday morning
- Police are investigating the assault