WAKEFIELD – An apparent case of road rage ended in a crash in Wakefield on Wednesday. The Ring Doorbell video shows the two drivers speeding in a neighborhood before crashing where children regularly play in the streets.
According to police, the drivers were cited for endangering a vehicle.
The piercing sound of screeching tires sent Victor Oliveira running from his house Wednesday afternoon.
“I’ve lived here for seven years, there’s never been an accident like this,” Oliveira said. “Honestly, it was just adrenaline. I ran out and had no reaction other than everyone’s fine.”
Police say it started on Route 128, with the two drivers arguing over the road, before it spilled out onto Salem Street.
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When the white SUV crashed into the fence across the street, neighbors said the black car sped away. Then Oliveira jumped into his wife’s car and followed the sedan.
“I don’t know what came over me, but I went after him, I wanted to make sure he wasn’t a bad person running from something stupid,” Oliveira said.
He says the driver left tire tracks in a company parking lot, then ditched the car and left on foot; Oliveira did the same.
“We’re jumping fences and hitting metal poles,” Oliveira said.
He eventually caught up with the driver until police arrived.
“While I was on the phone with the police, I told him, ‘It’s not worth running away if you don’t have anything on you, just stay put.’ Finally he stopped and it turned out he was a nice guy was and that he was just.” scared and nervous,” Oliveira said.
Victor “The good boss”
Still, it’s a big risk for Vic to pursue the man, so why did he do it?
It helps to know that Vic is no stranger to trying to help. Around here he has a huge following as ‘The Good Boss’ who helps the homeless and struggling addicts.
Vic was featured on WBZ’s Changemakers segment for his charity work.
“I just like to do good in life,” Oliveira said.
Police say the drivers were not seriously injured, and looking at the damage, the homeowners say it’s a blessing their children weren’t in the backyard at the time of the accident.
“Just think before you act,” Oliveira said. “I know we take action right away when something happens, but try to take a moment and think about the consequences because that could have been someone’s life.”
