California woman nearly collides with a man at a Gardena intersection, then jumps out of her car and slashes his tires in the middle of traffic

A road rage incident in Gardena, California, has gone viral after a woman appeared to slash a man’s tires in the middle of a busy intersection. The incident, which was captured on video, began with a near-collision between the two drivers. The footage appears to show the full sequence of events, including the woman’s license plate.

According to the video on Reddit, the woman exited her vehicle and apparently used a knife to slash the man’s tires before driving away. The man is seen exiting his vehicle, walking toward the woman’s car, and loosening her tire valve before she ran a red light to get away. The clip spread widely on Reddit, where it drew significant attention and debate.

Los Angeles County, where Gardena is located, is widely known for heavy traffic congestion and a public transportation system that many residents consider unreliable, which pushes a large number of people to drive daily. Road rage incidents in the region are apparently not uncommon, and this particular clip appeared to resonate with many online viewers who found it familiar.

Redditors appeared to be siding with the male driver, while pointing out that the woman ran a red light 

The video generated a strong reaction in the comments section. One user wrote, “I’m surprised she went through a red light and didn’t get hit. Would have been instant karma.” Another commenter questioned the logic of fleeing the scene, writing, “See I don’t get it. Where is she gonna go? She ran a red light too. There are so many cameras nowadays that they got you before they got you. Is this worth it?” 

A third user offered a different kind of response, focusing on what the man could have done in the moment. That commenter wrote, “Best thing if they leave their door open like that is get ahold of it and push / slam it in the wrong direction. Only takes one good push to make the door unclosable.” The comment reflected frustration among some viewers about how the man handled the situation. Similar viral confrontations have included a Florida woman threatening to call ICE on a man hit by a car.

The comments collectively suggest that many viewers believed the woman’s actions were not only dangerous but also counterproductive, given the number of cameras present at a busy intersection. Several users appeared to agree that the evidence visible in the video and potentially from traffic infrastructure could make it easier to identify and locate the woman.

As of the time of reporting, it is not clear whether the man has filed a police report or pressed charges. However, the woman’s license plate was visible in the footage, which could assist in identifying her if legal action is pursued. No official statement from law enforcement in Gardena has been publicly reported in connection with this incident. Another video has captured a woman helping a homeless man, who then reveals his true intentions.