Driver of 'Controversial Pickup Truck in Tehran' Arrested

One of the commanders of the Tehran Police Force announced the arrest of the driver of a pickup truck whose video of crashing into other vehicles in an alley has gained significant attention on social media. Hassan Abadi, the deputy head of Tehran's traffic police, stated on Monday, October 9, that this individual 'attempted to flee after colliding with various vehicles and causing damage, but was apprehended by the public and handed over to the traffic police and the local police station.' Mr. Abadi mentioned that 'a case has been filed against this offending driver at the 101st police station in Tajrish, and this individual has now been referred to judicial authorities.' This Tehran police commander noted that the incident occurred on October 6 of this year in the northern parts of Shariati Street in Tehran. According to Mizan, Colonel Abadi said the driver 'claims to have been chased by the occupants of a Peugeot 405 vehicle.' The video released from the surveillance cameras in the alley shows a Peykan pickup truck crashing into several parked and moving vehicles after entering a one-way alley. The Peykan pickup driver was ultimately stopped by the public and the owners of the vehicles.