BATAVIA, NEW YORK — A Jefferson County man faces multiple charges after allegedly stopping short on the New York State Thruway, causing a semi-truck to rear-end him, then fighting the truck driver on the shoulder and pulling a knife.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. on April 6 on I-90 in Batavia. According to New York State Police, Jason S. Wendt, 47, was driving a 2022 Ford when he stopped suddenly in traffic. A Peterbilt tractor-trailer rear-ended him. Both vehicles pulled onto the shoulder. The semi driver got out and approached Wendt’s car. Wendt then allegedly threw his door open abruptly, nearly knocking the truck driver into oncoming traffic. The two began fighting in the middle of the roadway. Wendt then allegedly pulled a knife and threatened the semi-truck driver.
Troopers arrested Wendt at the scene. He was transported to Genesee County Jail for CAPP arraignment. Wendt faces the following charges: Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, Menacing in the Second Degree, and Assault in the Third Degree.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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