Who knew a napkin could nearly cause a demolition derby?
A Portsmouth mom raced to the safety of the police station after what she described as a terrifying road rage incident that all started when her child tossed a napkin out the car window. That innocent little flutter turned into a full-blown fury fest on the road.
According to the shaken mom, another driver lost it over the litter — honking, tailing her aggressively, and even nearly ramming her car. Fearing a violent confrontation, the mom pulled a fast U-turn — not to flee the law, but to find it, driving straight to the police station for protection.
But hold on — the other driver had her own side of the saga.
She told officers she was simply disgusted by the littering and decided to follow the mom to “make a point.” She claimed she was the one being harassed — brake-checked repeatedly during the rolling standoff.
The Verdict? Everyone’s in the Wrong.
Cops played referee and gave both ladies a quick roadside etiquette refresher:
🚫 Don’t litter.
🚫 Don’t follow strangers like a vigilante.
🚫 And brake-checking? That’s a recipe for a rear-end disaster and a ticket.
The Bigger Issue: Road Rage on the Rise
This incident may sound like a sitcom plot gone wrong, but experts warn that road rage is no joke. What starts as honking or tailgating can spiral into violent altercations, crashes, or worse.
All over a napkin.
Drive safe. Stay calm. And maybe just keep that trash in the car next time.