Road rage reason: 'I thought I was God'
Joel Roth, courtesy: wtlv
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Posted: 10/13/2010
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Florida man is in jail after a case of road rage in which he told police that he was on a mission from God.
Jacksonville Police say 65 year-old Joel Roth was drove at more than 90 miles an hour from downtown Jacksonville to the beach. He collided with other cars along the way.
One person was injured and many drivers involved said that they thought Roth was trying to kill them.
When he stopped and was questioned Roth reportedly told officers, “I thought I was God and could do anything in the world."
Police charged Roth with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon--his car.
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