Port Orange Man Charged After Road-Rage Crash
A driver was arrested after allegedly ramming his vehicle into a car with three women inside near a local Wawa.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Violence
Nelson Zambrano, 57, faces multiple felony charges after police say he intentionally crashed into a vehicle during a road-rage incident in Port Orange. The collision, which occurred near a Wawa, resulted in injuries to three women.
Why it matters
The incident has led to severe criminal charges as authorities investigate the use of a vehicle as a weapon during the confrontation. One of the victims required hospital care following the collision.
Nelson Zambrano currently faces three counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and leaving the scene of a crash with injury. He is being held without bail at the Volusia County Branch Jail.
The players
Nelson Zambrano
The 57-year-old suspect from Key Biscayne is currently being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail on multiple felony charges.
The details
Surveillance footage captured Zambrano placing his vehicle in reverse to strike the victims' car with a 2 to 2.5-foot tow hitch extension. He reportedly fled the scene at 1740 Dunlawton Ave immediately following the collision.
Timeline
The road-rage collision occurred on October 11, 2026, at 2:48 p.m.
As of October 13, 2026, the suspect remained in custody without bail.
Legal Context
This incident reflects the strict application of state laws regarding the use of vehicles as weapons in road-rage scenarios. Such cases often lead to felony prosecutions when intent to cause bodily harm is documented.
The investigation remains active, and residents should remain cautious near the busy Dunlawton Avenue corridor. Security footage of the incident has been critical to the case and may influence future traffic monitoring at this location.
The takeaway
Drivers are reminded that aggressive behaviors behind the wheel can lead to permanent criminal records and severe felony charges. Maintaining composure in traffic is essential to avoiding dangerous confrontations and legal repercussions.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daytona Beach News-Journal.
