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SANFORD, Fla. - A Central Florida man was arrested after deputies say he pulled a gun during a road rage incident involving a student driver.

What we know:

Deputies in Seminole County arrested 67-year-old James Bottoms after a road rage incident Thursday afternoon near Sanford.

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Investigators say Bottoms became impatient with a student driver attempting to make a left turn at a flashing yellow light and pulled out a gun after the girl’s stepfather got out of the car to defend her. He now faces two felony counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

What we don't know:

It remains unclear whether Bottoms will contest the charges. It is also unknown whether Bottoms has a prior criminal history that may affect the case.

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