40-year-old Joshua Smith charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm in a road rage incident on Interstate 57.

LeJoshua Smith, a 40-year-old from East St. Louis, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm following a road rage incident on Interstate 57. Smith allegedly fired eight shots at a semi-truck after it collided with his vehicle. He fled at speeds up to 124 mph before being apprehended by police using stop sticks. Smith, with a history of felony convictions, faces significant prison time if convicted.

September 13, 2024
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