Paris cyclist stabbed in neck following road rage incident

A cyclist was critically injured following a violent confrontation with a driver in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. The incident began around 1:30 PM on Tuesday, August 25, following a traffic collision between the motorist and the cyclist.

According to reports, the situation escalated when the cyclist allegedly attempted to prevent the driver from leaving the scene, reportedly striking the driver through the car window. In response, the driver produced a knife and stabbed the cyclist in the neck. The victim was rushed to the Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou in critical condition.

The driver fled the scene but was apprehended by authorities later that afternoon. Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire condemned the act, describing it as an “unbearable violence” and noting that such incidents against cyclists are occurring too frequently. An investigation into attempted murder is underway.