A Queens, New York man has succumbed to his injuries following a Thursday violent road rage incident, FOX 5 NY reported Monday.
Jasmer Singh, 66, got into an altercation after a collision between two vehicles on the Van Wyck Expressway. When Singh attempted to involve the police in the dispute, the motorist of the other car reportedly became agitated and assaulted him. Singh was critically injured during the physical confrontation and later transferred to Jamaica Hospital, where he died the following day. according to FOX 5 NY.
The suspect, Gilbert Augustin, 30, also from Queens, was apprehended on Friday afternoon and has been charged with manslaughter, assault, aggravated unlicensed operator and leaving the scene of an accident, the outlet noted.
Jasmer Singh loved his city and deserved so much more than his tragic death. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I want our Sikh community to know you have more than our condolences. You have our sacred vow that we reject the hatred that took this innocent life and we will protect you. pic.twitter.com/JvhhmDJ9v2
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) October 22, 2023
This incident prompted Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams, to convey his condolences and support to the Sikh community, which Singh was a part of. (RELATED: ‘We Don’t Wear That In This Country’: NY Teen Allegedly Beaten Up For Wearing Turban)
“Jasmer Singh loved his city and deserved so much more than his tragic death,” Adams tweeted. “On behalf of all New Yorkers, I want our Sikh community to know you have more than our condolences. You have our sacred vow that we reject the hatred that took this innocent life and we will protect you.”