BMW driver arrested in cyclist assault in Newport Beach
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16 claimsA road rage incident involving a BMW driver and two cyclists occurred on March 21 on the Pacific Coast Highway (East Coast Highway) in Newport Beach, California.
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Video footage of the incident, posted online by the cyclists, shows the BMW tailgating them and veering dangerously close in the bike lane.
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Police identified the driver as Samir Sweiss (also spelled Samir Weiss).
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Open Questions
5 questionsWhat exactly initiated the confrontation at the red light?
Will the passenger face any charges?
What is the exact date and time of the arrest (March 25 or March 26)?
Did the driver surrender voluntarily or was he surprised by the police?
What is the full criminal history of the driver, if any?
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Sweiss was arrested on March 25.
According to Daily Mail - NewsSweiss was arrested on March 26.
According to www.yahoo.comContext: The discrepancy may affect the perceived speed of the police response and the timeline of events, including when the social media posts were made.
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