DANVERS, MASS. (WHDH) - The two women who were caught on camera fighting in the middle of Route 128 in Danvers are facing criminal charges, officials said.
The women, whose names were not released, will be summonsed to Salem District Court for their alleged roles in the fight on Friday.
A 64-year-old Beverly woman will be arraigned on assault and battery and disorderly conduct.
A 33-year-old Gloucester woman will be summonsed on charges assault and battery on a person over the age of 60, disorderly conduct, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, stopping on a state highway, and assault.
Video captured by Katherine DeLeo shows the women standing outside of their cars and slapping each other as other motorists pass by. At one point, another person could be seen exiting their car in an attempt to intervene.
One woman could be seen exiting her SUV and walking over to a sedan behind her before pounding on the window. The second woman then got out of her car, nearly collapsing to the ground, before going on the attack.
An “immediate threat” has been filed with the Registry of Motor Vehicles for both women.
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