YORK, Pa. — Editor's note: The above video may be disturbing to some viewers. It depicts a man punching a tow truck driver in York.
Police are trying to identify a man whose assault on a tow truck drive in York earlier this month was caught on video.
Authorities say on Feb. 16, they investigated an assault on a tow truck driver on the 100 block of South Penn Street in York.
The man police are seeking to identify can be seen on video exiting his maroon Nissan and striking the tow truck driver from behind.
"They exchanged some words but I don’t care what words they exchanged—what happened was completely unprovoked, [and] it was ridiculous," said Detective Sergeant Kyle Hower of the York City Police Department.
The tow truck driver, from PA State Towing & Recovery LLC, was hospitalized, and police say he was just recently removed from the intensive care unit.
In the video, the man who struck the driver can be seen wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt. Police say this is a light-skinned man in his late 20's or early 30's.
Authorities say he stands about 5'6" tall and is described as having a "scruffy" beard.
“There were other witnesses that we’re trying to identify that maybe someone possibly got a registration or something that’s gonna help us out," said Hower.
Neighbors in the area say the video is upsetting.
"I mean, that's very shocking," said Sandie Walker. "It's shocking to see, especially with the gentleman having his back turned. Unfortunately in the news, you see road rage incidents happen all the time. It looks like that's what occurred."
Police are working with tips and nearby security camera footage.
Their message to the suspect is a clear one.
"We’re going to catch you, it’d be better just to come in here," said Detective Sergeant Hower. "You’re going to get charged, you’re going to have to deal with it, but we’d like you to come turn yourself in.”
Detectives say they are continuing to investigate the incident and anyone with information can contact the York City Police Department through the following ways:
-Submit a tip through the Crimewatch App or at www.yorkcitypolice.com
-Send an email to Det. Baez at abaez@yorkcity.org
-Call the York City Police Tip Line at 717-849-2204
-Call the York City Police Department at 717-846-1234 or 717-849-2219