Amazon driver strikes 71-year-old man in Northern California gas station in newly released video
Summary
A video shows an Amazon delivery driver hitting a 71-year-old man at a gas station in Elk Grove, California, after arguing over a parking spot. The driver turned himself in and faces charges related to elder abuse and battery.Key Facts
- The incident occurred on March 30 at around 3:15 p.m. at an ampm gas station in Elk Grove, near Highway 99.
- The victim, 71 years old, had just parked when the driver, Terrence Wheeler, 30, wanted the same parking spot.
- Wheeler, working as an Amazon delivery driver through a contractor, confronted and threatened the man inside the store.
- Wheeler struck the man on the side of the head, knocking him down.
- Police charged Wheeler with felony elder abuse, felony criminal threats, and misdemeanor battery.
- Wheeler surrendered to police the same day and was booked into jail; his next court date is September 24.
- The victim’s lawyers are suing Amazon and Wheeler, seeking $10 million in damages.
- Amazon stated Wheeler was employed by an independent contractor, not directly by Amazon, and said the driver was released by the contractor after the event.
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