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Two Men Charged After Violent Road Rage Incident on NYC's Upper East Side

The altercation, which began in Queens and spanned nearly 17 miles, culminated in a stabbing that left one man hospitalized in stable condition.

  • The road rage incident started on the Queensboro Bridge and ended with a crash and stabbing at East 62nd Street and Lexington Avenue.
  • 28-year-old Antal Lakatos and 38-year-old Shaker Ahmad were both arrested; Lakatos for attempted assault and Ahmad for attempted murder and other charges.
  • The confrontation involved multiple vehicle collisions and a chase that ended dramatically in front of onlookers.
  • Lakatos was hospitalized with stab wounds to his face and neck but is in stable condition.
  • Past criminal records of both individuals include assault and grand larceny auto, hinting at a history of violent and criminal behavior.
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