**Title: Ontario Driver Found Not Guilty in Road Rage Incident**

An Ontario man was found not guilty of assault causing bodily harm after a road rage incident that resulted in another driver suffering a broken leg. David Duke was convicted of dangerous driving following a high-speed chase on December 2, 2023, that spanned over 20 kilometers on a wet highway at night.

The Ontario Court of Justice ruled that while Duke's actions were reckless, there was insufficient evidence to prove he intentionally caused harm to Jason Tremblay. Justice Richard H.K. Schwarzl noted the conflicting testimonies regarding the events leading to Tremblay's injury, stating, "I am unable to say with confidence that the injury suffered by Mr. Tremblay was caused by any felonious act or intent by the defendant."

The incident began around 6 p.m. on a rainy evening as Tremblay and his girlfriend were driving from Etobicoke to Bolton. They encountered Duke's Dodge Ram as they merged onto Highway 427 from Highway 401. Both drivers believed the other was trying to cut them off, leading to a heated exchange of words and gestures.

As the chase continued, Tremblay accused Duke of tailgating and flashing his high beams, while Duke claimed he was merely trying to get Tremblay's attention about damage to his vehicle. The two vehicles traveled side by side, with Duke admitting he was "pissed off" and agitated by Tremblay's behavior.

After exiting onto Major Mackenzie Drive, the confrontation escalated. Tremblay pulled over to the shoulder, while Duke stopped on the road. Both men exited their vehicles, and Tremblay punched Duke first, fearing an attack. Duke claimed he was sucker-punched by Tremblay, leading to a physical altercation on the ground.

During the struggle, Tremblay sustained serious injuries, including fractures to his right leg, which required surgery. A bystander intervened, separating the two men, after which Duke left the scene.

Duke's defense argued that he was acting in self-defense and that Tremblay's actions initiated the physical confrontation. The prosecution contended that Duke had pursued Tremblay with the intent to confront him, indicating a level of aggression.

Ultimately, the judge acknowledged Duke's dangerous driving but found reasonable doubt regarding his intent to harm Tremblay. The court has invited both parties to submit sentencing recommendations for Duke's dangerous driving conviction, while the charge of assault causing bodily harm was dismissed.