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Boca Raton Man Charged for Laser Attack on I-95 Driver
Authorities say Andrew Coletto intentionally blinded another motorist with a green laser pointer while driving on the highway.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:25pm
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A 58-year-old Boca Raton man has been arrested and charged with a felony for allegedly pointing a green laser at another driver's eyes while they were both traveling on Interstate 95 in West Palm Beach. The victim told police the laser strike temporarily blinded him, posing a serious safety risk. Coletto admitted to investigators that he used the laser to scare the other driver after being passed on the shoulder.
Why it matters
Incidents of drivers intentionally interfering with other motorists on busy highways like I-95 are considered a major public safety concern, as they can lead to crashes and injuries. Florida law treats the use of lasers against drivers as a felony offense due to the potential for distraction, temporary blindness, and loss of vehicle control at high speeds.
The details
According to the arrest report, the Florida Highway Patrol received a call around 8:19 a.m. about a white box truck driver pointing a laser at another vehicle on I-95 near the State Road 80 entrance ramp. Troopers located the two vehicles stopped on the shoulder and interviewed the victim, who said the laser struck his eyes multiple times as he was merging onto the highway, causing him to temporarily lose vision. Coletto admitted to investigators that he used a green laser pointer from inside his truck's dashboard to scare the other driver after being passed on the shoulder.
- The incident occurred around 8:19 a.m. on April 1, 2026 along the southbound lanes of I-95 near West Palm Beach.
- Coletto was arrested and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail around 10:35 a.m. the same day.
The players
Andrew Coletto
A 58-year-old resident of Boca Raton, Florida who was arrested and charged with a felony for pointing a laser at another driver on I-95.
The Victim
The driver of a gray Ford F-150 who was temporarily blinded by Coletto's laser while merging onto I-95 in West Palm Beach.
What they’re saying
“He told investigators he pointed it from inside the truck's front dashboard area and said he did it to scare the other driver after being passed on the right shoulder.”
— Andrew Coletto
What’s next
Coletto is scheduled to appear in court on April 29 in Palm Beach County, where prosecutors will determine how the felony case will proceed.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the serious public safety risks posed by drivers intentionally interfering with other motorists, especially on busy highways like I-95 where high speeds and heavy traffic can turn such actions into potentially deadly situations.
