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Midland Man Faces Felony After Bay City Road Rage Assault
Russ Survance
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:48:20 EDT
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A 20-year-old Midland man is facing a felony assault charge following a road rage incident in Bay City that was captured on a vehicle's dash camera.
Authorities say the confrontation happened Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of South Mountain Street and West Thomas Street, where a Ford Fusion and a white SUV were involved in a minor traffic collision.
Investigators say the driver of the Fusion, identified as Rowen Crotzer, exited his vehicle after the crash. Dash camera video shows the SUV beginning to move forward before stopping. After the SUV driver got out, Crotzer allegedly struck him with a single punch, causing the man to fall to the ground.
According to Bay City Police, Crotzer later told officers he did not see the SUV before the crash and believed he was about to be hit when he threw the punch. He also told investigators he did not intend to seriously injure the other driver.
The injured man was taken to a hospital, where medical staff diagnosed him with a brain bleed.
Prosecutors have charged Crotzer with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a possible $5,000 fine. During his arraignment Thursday, a judge set bond at $10,000 cash surety with a 10% provision.
