Hanoi police are investigating a shocking roadside incident in which a motorcyclist allegedly grabbed a traffic officer and pushed him toward an oncoming truck, an act authorities say could have been fatal.
The suspect, Đặng Từ Minh, is now expected to face charges of attempted murder, according to the Hanoi Police Investigation Office.
Stopped for a Helmet Violation, Then Turned Violent
The confrontation occurred at 13:35 in Phượng Dực Commune, when Minh was stopped for riding a motorcycle without a helmet, a routine traffic violation in Vietnam.
Officer Nguyễn Duy Điệp, from Hanoi’s Road Traffic Police Team No. 8, directed Minh to pull over. As Điệp began escorting the motorcycle back to the checkpoint to issue a citation, Minh allegedly attacked.
Security camera footage shows the suspect rushing from behind, wrapping his arms around the officer and forcefully shoving both the officer and his own vehicle toward the front of a passing truck.
In a split second, Officer Điệp managed to twist away, narrowly avoiding the truck’s wheels. The motorcycle, however, was pulled under the vehicle and crushed.
Police described the escape as a “near miss by mere inches,” emphasizing how quickly a standard traffic stop escalated into a life threatening situation.
Suspect May Be Charged With Attempted Murder
Hanoi’s investigative police office is now working with specialized units to finalize the case file. Officials say the severity of the act — intentionally pushing an officer into the path of a heavy truck — qualifies under Vietnam’s criminal code as conduct with the intent to kill.
The case has sparked widespread discussion online in Vietnam, where assaults on traffic police occasionally make headlines and raise concerns about officer safety during roadside enforcement.
Authorities are expected to release additional details once charges are formally issued.
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Source: Vietnam Insider