Semi Driver Charged with Attempted Murder After I-57 Road Rage Spree

Key Details A 25-year-old semi truck driver from Jersey City, New Jersey is facing serious felony charges following a dangerous road rage incident on Chicago's I-57 northbound on April 28, 2026. Hassan A. Moutassim allegedly operated his semi recklessly, causing eight separate crashes along the busy interstate. What Happened After the final crash near Halsted Street, Moutassim exited his truck and physically removed another driver from a damaged vehicle. State police report that he then assaulted the driver and attempted to strangle him. The victim was hospitalized with injuries from the attack. Charges and Warning Moutassim has been charged with Attempted Murder (Class X Felony), Aggravated Battery on a Public Way (Class 3 Felony), and Aggravated Battery-Strangulation (Class 3 Felony). Illinois State Police emphasized that aggressive driving and road rage are dangerous and not worth the consequences. They urge drivers who experience road rage to call 911 or report to the nearest police department rather than engage with aggressive motorists.