LAYTON, Utah — Sunday seemed to be a workday like any other for assistant manager Carson Vowles — until he was called back to the Top Stop Convenience Store late that night.
“Saying that the cops were on their way because someone just got shot at on the freeway,” said Vowles, an assistant manager at the store. “It’s definitely crazy. It makes you wonder what this world’s coming to.”
Utah Highway Patrol officials are searching for the driver of a red Ford Fusion that allegedly shot at another vehicle multiple times on Interstate 15 Sunday night.
UHP said that at around 9:30 p.m., a road rage incident occurred between a Jeep Cherokee and a red Ford Fusion on southbound I-15 near Antelope Drive in Layton.
“We don’t quite understand everything that happened between those vehicles to start this whole thing,” said Lt. Cameron Roden with Utah Highway Patrol.
But the result was clear — multiple bullets ripped through the Jeep and flattened two tires.
“It not only puts the parties involved in danger, but everybody around them as well,” Lt. Roden added.
The driver fortunately made it several miles further down I-15 and arrived at Vowles' Kaysville gas station uninjured.
“The guy seemed pretty shaken up — understandably,” Vowles said.
Investigators say the Ford Fusion left the interstate in Layton. The current whereabouts and identity of the driver are unknown.
Anyone with more information about the incident is asked to contact the Davis County Sheriff's Office.
Lt. Roden reminds the public that when you’re out on the roads, your plan should be not to take matters into your own hands.
“We all make mistakes as we’re driving, and we can’t retaliate on someone who’s made a mistake,” said Lt. Roden.
He adds that if someone is driving recklessly or aggressively, you should call 911 and let law enforcement handle it.
Or, if you need to, stop in at a gas station like the Chevron in Kaysville and cool down.
Because Vowles says just like everyone else who pulls into the pumps, your goal should be to simply get where you’re going safely.
“We’re all just trying to make some money and enjoy life,” said Vowles. “It’s definitely not worth losing your life or taking someone else’s.”
