Insane moment road raging truck driver tries to run down man who leaps on to ... trends now By Bethan Sexton For Dailymail.Com Published: 21:05 BST, 22 April 2024 | Updated: 21:09 BST, 22 April 2024 Viewcomments An Indiana truck driver has been charged with attempted murder after police said he rammed a vehicle into another motorist as he stood outside his car. Dustin L. Roecker, 35, is accused of plowing into the man at 'high speed' on April 20. Insane video captures the moment a red truck slams into the man, almost pinning him between the two vehicles. Miraculously, the victim survives and the footage shows him leap onto the crumpled wreck of his car before opening fire on his attacker. Roecker fled on foot after the man began shooting and was later apprehended following a pursuit in what cops said was a stolen vehicle. An Indiana truck driver has been charged with attempted murder after police said he rammed his vehicle into another motorist as he stood outside his car Dustin L. Roecker, 35, is accused of plowing into the man at 'high speed' on April 20 Roecker, of Bloomington, has been charged with attempted murder, criminal recklessness, resisting law enforcement and auto theft. The shocking footage shows how the victim stood in a driveway outside his car. Suddenly, he is illuminated by headlights and the tires can be heard squealing. The truck accelerates towards him and impacts with a huge crash, mangling the metal and sending sparks flying. Miraculously, the victim survived and the footage shows him leap onto the crumpled wreck of his car before opening fire on his attacker The target manages to scramble onto the hood of his vehicle and begins firing All the while he has a female passenger still in the car. The truck's driver is seen attempting to scramble out of the window as the clip ends. The victim was rushed to the hospital with leg injuries. His female passenger was also transported to the hospital for minor injuries. Roecker fled the scene on foot and was eventually picked up following a pursuit by Indiana State police with assistance from deputies. Roecker has been charged with attempted murder, criminal recklessness, resisting law enforcement and auto theft The chase ended in Sullivan County and he was taken into custody. Cops said he had managed to steal a car after the hit-and-run to make his escape. Roecker was initially transported to a local hospital due to gunshot wounds which are not expected to be life-threatening. The victim told police he had noticed that he was being followed by a red truck but that he did not know why. Cops said it was determined Roecker was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time. An initial investigation did not determine any relationship between Roecker and the victim, police said. Share or comment on this article: Insane moment road raging truck driver tries to run down man who leaps on to hood of his Corvette and shoots attacker All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility