Texas Driver Faces 10 Years After Road Rage Assault on Elderly Man
Key Details Dennis Eugene Massengill, a truck driver, was indicted on April 23, 2026 in Potter County, Texas for assaulting a 77-year-old man at a Love's Truck Stop near Interstate 40 in the Texas Panhandle. The incident occurred approximately one year prior at the Whitaker Road location. What Happened According to police reports, a verbal confrontation escalated into a physical fight after the elderly man allegedly cut off Massengill before pulling into the truck stop parking lot. While Massengill claimed the older man threw the first punch, dash cam and security footage contradicted his account, showing Massengill initiated the assault. Why It Matters Massengill has been charged with injury to elderly, a third-degree felony carrying penalties of up to $10,000 in fines and 10 years imprisonment. He posted a $15,000 bond after being arrested and briefly booked into county jail. The case highlights the serious legal and professional consequences drivers face when road rage escalates to violence. A felony conviction of this nature could result in the permanent loss of CDL driving privileges, along with substantial prison time.