The suspect in a road rage stabbing involving two drivers on I-95 in Deerfield Beach Monday has turned himself in to police.
Florida Highway Patrol officials identified 42-year-old Peter Whyte of Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, and say Whyte turned himself in Thursday morning.
Monday's incident began with an altercation on Southwest 10th Street and ended with a stabbing on I-95, Broward Sheriff's Office officials said.
According to investigators, Whyte and the stabbing victim did not know each other.
FHP says the driver of a red Chevy Sonic told authorities she pulled over on the shoulder of the interstate assuming the other driver would just pass them. Instead, investigators said the passenger of the Chevy ended up injured.
"The red vehicle stopped. The second vehicle then stopped behind them. The passenger of the red vehicle got out. The driver of the second vehicle got out and there was an altercation that resulted in the passenger of the red vehicle being stabbed," said Sgt. Mark Wysocky with FHP.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported the victim to a nearby hospital. However, shortly after the transport, the man was back on scene talking to investigators.
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Detectives snapped photos of the couple and also searched for evidence off the highway.
Whyte turned himself in at the Deerfield Beach District Office of the Broward County Sheriff. FHP responded to speak with Whyte, who invoked his rights and requested the presence of an attorney.
White was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief and was booked into the Broward County Jail.
