On October 29, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report about a traffic related altercation that had occurred the previous day but had not yet been reported. According to the information received, a verbal dispute had occurred on the roadway between two motorists which then escalated shortly thereafter into a physical altercation. 

A 63-year-old man was seriously injured during this altercation and subsequently transported to hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged and is recovering at home.

During the investigation, the second person involved in the dispute came forward to police. As a result of this investigation, a 28-year-old male from Medicine Hat has been charged with one count of aggravated assault. He has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on December 17, 2024.

The identity of the accused cannot be released as the charges have not yet been sworn in court.

Media Contact:
Inspector Jason Graham
Operational Services Division
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8481