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Road rage incident caught on camera in Surrey, featuring assailant using pepper spray toward another driver

Police in Surrey reported receiving a call at approximately 3:15 p.m. on August 12, detailing an occurrence involving an individual who was sprayed with either bear spray or pepper spray.

Camera footage documents apparent road rage incident in Surrey, involving a driver being...
Camera footage documents apparent road rage incident in Surrey, involving a driver being pepper-sprayed

Road Rage Incident in Surrey, Canada: Details, Investigation, and Suspect

Incident Overview

Road rage incident caught on camera in Surrey, featuring assailant using pepper spray toward another driver

A road rage incident took place on August 12, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., at the intersection of Highway 17 and 104th Avenue in Surrey, Canada. The incident involved a grey Ford F-150 and a red pickup truck.

Incident Details

During the incident, the driver of the red pickup truck allegedly sprayed a substance, possibly bear or pepper spray, into the open back sliding window of the grey Ford F-150. The victim of the incident, Sonny Bihari, was driving the grey truck. After being pepper-sprayed, Bihari got out of his vehicle, visibly distressed, and covered his eyes. Another driver, who witnessed the incident, approached Bihari and offered help, providing water to rinse Bihari's face.

Investigation

The Surrey Police Service, including the RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit, responded to the scene. An officer met with Bihari, who decontaminated himself and left. The investigation is ongoing, with police seeking additional information from witnesses and the suspect. As of the latest reports, the suspect has not been identified or apprehended.

Witnesses and Evidence

Police are thanking witnesses who provided dashcam footage, which has been instrumental in the investigation. They are encouraging other witnesses to come forward with any additional information.

Suspect Description

The suspect's vehicle was described as a red pickup truck. The driver demonstrated aggressive behavior typical of road rage incidents, culminating in the use of pepper or bear spray against another driver. There is no detailed physical description of the suspect available in the reports.

Authorities' Comments

Ian MacDonald, the spokesperson for the Surrey Police Service, described the incident as "disturbing and unacceptable." He emphasized the danger not just to the victim but to all drivers on the road. MacDonald encouraged drivers to disengage and de-escalate in similar situations. He also commended other drivers who assisted Bihari during the incident and encouraged other drivers to come forward and explain what they saw. MacDonald believes the video of the incident will be disturbing, dangerous, and unacceptable to viewers.

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