Driver Threatens Cyclists with Knife, Flees Scene in Germany

Police in Viernheim are searching for witnesses following a road rage incident where a driver allegedly threatened cyclists with a knife and forced one off the road. The incident occurred on May 30 around 10 p.m. as two cyclists were leaving a roundabout.

According to the Südhessen police department, the driver of a car swerved towards the first cyclist, causing them to fall into adjacent bushes out of shock. The second cyclist attempted to photograph the car's license plate, prompting the driver to retrieve a small knife from the trunk.

The driver then allegedly threatened the second cyclist with the knife and snatched their smartphone, throwing it over a noise barrier. The police reported that the driver subsequently exited onto the Autobahn 6 via an on-ramp designated exclusively for emergency vehicles.

Authorities have not yet identified the driver or the vehicle's license plate. They are appealing to the public for any information that could help identify the driver or the car involved in the incident.