Uber driver says he was attacked by couple he picked up in the Bronx

Thursday, October 25, 2018
CROTONA PARK, Bronx (WABC) -- An Uber driver is speaking out after he says he was attacked by a couple he picked up in the Bronx.

Joseph Gonzalez says he picked up the couple - who had two children in car seats - northeast of Crotona Park.
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They requested an Uber Pool, which means other fares could be added.

When one was added, Gonzalez says the couple refused to move the car seats.

After that, a fight broke out and he was hit with a brick.

"When he initially punched me inside the car, I got out to defend myself," Gonzalez said through a translator. "We started a scuffle outside and that's when he found the brick.."
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The driver had to get staples for a gash to the back of his head.



No arrests have been made.

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