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This is the type of employees Ford has.

I am reaching out regarding a traumatic incident I experienced yesterday 26.02.25 involving one of your employees, Souhai Eidi, who works for Ford Paul Mahers Ford.

I was on my way to pick up my son from school when the accident happened. As I approached the traffic light at Silverstar, I intended to move from the right lane to the left lane. I signaled and began merging, believing I had enough space to do so safely. A white Ford bakkie was behind me, and as I started changing lanes, the driver suddenly accelerated, honked aggressively, and tried to force me back into the right lane. I also honked in response and continued merging.

The driver then followed behind me, crossed over the median, and deliberately broke off my side mirror. He stopped next to me and repeatedly said, "You see now, you see now." At that moment, I felt unsafe and took out my pepper spray for self-defense. The driver then sped off, and I followed him for about 3 to 4 km until he finally stopped.

When I got out of my vehicle—holding my pepper spray for protection—he repeatedly stated that he was armed and could use his weapon if I sprayed him. He made this threat several times. A woman who was with him also verbally attacked me, shouting insults and saying that I was disrespectful for trying to merge in front of him.

Eventually, the driver took down my license plate and admitted he was responsible for damaging my vehicle. However, he also tried to shift the blame onto me, insisting that I should not have expected him to let me merge. Since my son was still waiting at school, I could not go to the police immediately, but I was so shaken by the incident that I called my fiancé in a state of hysteria.

My main concerns are:

1. The driver deliberately damaged my vehicle and drove recklessly.

2. He threatened my life by stating that he was armed and could use his weapon.

3. He fled the scene after causing damage to my car.

This entire experience has left me deeply traumatized. I had to take medication to calm down, and I will likely need counseling due to the emotional impact.

I am not only concerned for my own safety but also for how this reflects on Ford as a company. I expect this matter to be taken seriously and for the necessary action to be taken against this driver.

Please let me know how you plan to address this matter.