Court Date Set for Driver Accused in Tesla Road Rage Incidents

By Ben Shore | Investigative Reporter

Court Date Set for Driver Accused in Tesla Road Rage Incidents

By Ben Shore | Investigative Reporter

April 22, 2025

Two weeks ago, Cherry Hill police knocked on the door of a man identified by multiple Tesla drivers in a string of unsettling road rage reports.

Now, that same man — Ryan A. Toogood — is officially charged.

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⚖️ Two Charges Filed in Cherry Hill

According to new court filings, Toogood has been issued two moving violations tied to a March 22 incident involving Tesla owner Boris Hazanov.

Charges Filed:

Reckless Driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4–96)

Delaying Traffic (N.J.S.A. 39:4–56)

Court Details:

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM

Location: Cherry Hill Township Municipal Court, Courtroom VH01

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Meeting ID: 896 1840 3485

Passcode: 716598

These cases are active and open to the public.

👨‍⚖️ What the Charges Mean

Legal experts confirm: reckless driving is not just a traffic ticket. In New Jersey, it’s a quasi-criminal offense — one that can carry up to 60 days in jail, a license suspension, and steep fines. It applies when someone drives with a “willful or wanton disregard” for the safety of others.

Delaying traffic, while a lesser offense, adds legal weight by establishing obstructive or provocative conduct — a pattern consistent with what victims described in police reports and dashcam footage.

Both citations stem from the same location, the same vehicle, and the same alleged behavior.

👮 A Shift in Response

This turn of events reflects a shift — not just in process, but in tone. While initial police actions left victims feeling discouraged, the decision to revisit the case shows a system that can — and does — respond to the people and public scrutiny.

Law enforcement plays a critical role in our communities, and the best departments are those willing to reevaluate when the facts evolve. That deserves recognition.

🙏 Thank You to Everyone Who Spoke Up

To everyone who signed the petition, shared the story, sent a tip, or simply asked questions — thank you. You made a difference. This outcome is proof that civic pressure works, and that no case is too small when the community stays engaged.

The story isn’t over. But this next chapter?

It’s happening in public. And you’re invited.

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By Ben Shore on April 22, 2025.

Exported from Medium on November 11, 2025.