Driver rear-ended after allegedly shining laser at vehicle behind him

PHELAN, Calif. — A California man was cited after shining a laser at the car behind him at night, causing her to crash into his car.

Scott Socea, 46, was cited for brandishing a weapon on Saturday after he allegedly temporarily blinded a woman driving behind him, causing an accident, according to KTLA.

A man's laser pointing allegedly causes his own car to be crashed into in San Bernardino County.https://t.co/Q0i644hZCA
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A sheriff’s news release obtained by VVNG said that the victim was in front of Socea before the incident.

“Socea felt the victim was driving too slow and passed her. Once in front of the victim, Socea stepped on his (brakes), and the victim flashed her bright lights at him. Socea then shined a green laser back at the victim’s car and directly into her eyes. The victim was unable to see due to the laser shining directly into her eyes, and rear-ended Socea’s vehicle,” according to the release.

No one was injured in the accident, and a laser was recovered at the scene.