Grandfather Defends Family After Violent Road Rage Attack in Louisville
A terrifying road rage incident in Louisville on February 26 ended with one man shot and another facing multiple charges after a violent confrontation escalated to the point of deadly force.
According to Louisville Metro Police, the incident began around 9:30 a.m. near Taylor Boulevard and Beecher Street, when 41-year-old Graham Bain allegedly cut off a van carrying a man and his three young granddaughters. Dashcam footage from the van captured what happened next — a dangerous pursuit where Bain repeatedly brake-checked the van, chased it through traffic, and ultimately began ramming the vehicle.
The chase continued through residential neighborhoods and even into a church parking lot, with the van’s driver attempting to escape the aggression. The situation escalated further when Bain rammed the van with enough force to flatten its tires, disabling the vehicle on Carlisle Avenue. According to police and eyewitness accounts, Bain then rammed the van again at high speed, nearly flipping it over while the children were still inside.
Fearing for his and his granddaughters’ safety, the driver of the van fired a warning shot in an attempt to stop the attack. However, the pursuit continued. Finally, after the final ramming incident, the grandfather drew his firearm again and shot Bain once in the stomach when Bain appeared to be trying to put his vehicle back into gear, possibly to strike the van once more.
Bain was taken to the hospital for treatment and is expected to survive. He has been charged with four counts of wanton endangerment. The van’s driver, who has not been publicly identified, is not currently facing any charges, and police have credited the dashcam footage with helping establish the sequence of events.
According to Louisville Metro Police, the incident began around 9:30 a.m. near Taylor Boulevard and Beecher Street, when 41-year-old Graham Bain allegedly cut off a van carrying a man and his three young granddaughters. Dashcam footage from the van captured what happened next — a dangerous pursuit where Bain repeatedly brake-checked the van, chased it through traffic, and ultimately began ramming the vehicle.
The chase continued through residential neighborhoods and even into a church parking lot, with the van’s driver attempting to escape the aggression. The situation escalated further when Bain rammed the van with enough force to flatten its tires, disabling the vehicle on Carlisle Avenue. According to police and eyewitness accounts, Bain then rammed the van again at high speed, nearly flipping it over while the children were still inside.
Fearing for his and his granddaughters’ safety, the driver of the van fired a warning shot in an attempt to stop the attack. However, the pursuit continued. Finally, after the final ramming incident, the grandfather drew his firearm again and shot Bain once in the stomach when Bain appeared to be trying to put his vehicle back into gear, possibly to strike the van once more.
Bain was taken to the hospital for treatment and is expected to survive. He has been charged with four counts of wanton endangerment. The van’s driver, who has not been publicly identified, is not currently facing any charges, and police have credited the dashcam footage with helping establish the sequence of events.
70-79, M
