Scott Man Accused of Pointing Gun at Driver

Although the suspect apologized and the victim agreed "stupid things can happen," said a Scott Township man should stand trial on charges he pointed a gun at another driver after a crash.

"We don't take guns lightly," district Judge Wyda said.

Aaron Michael Fish, 29, of 1720 Greentree Road, is accused of pointing a loaded gun at the victim after the two got into a car accident. The incident happened on Feb. 23 at the intersection of Highland Road and Oxford Drive, near in Bethel Park.

The victim said he and his wife were riding in the right lane of traffic when the suspect suddenly and unexpectedly turned into their lane. The victim's vehicle hit the curb and guardrail to avoid the suspect's SUV.

After the crash, the victim approached Fish's vehicle and said they should call 911. That's when the victim said Fish pulled out a gun and pointed it at his forehead.

The victim said he stepped back from the vehicle and Fish sped off. The victim's wife got the license plate number and reported it to police. Police arrested the suspect at his home in Scott Township later that night.

Fish told police he didn't call them because he was scared and unsure of what to do. He had a permit for the gun, which police found to be loaded.

District Judge Wyda said this was the first castle doctrine case he's had in his courtroom since Gov. Tom Corbett signed the bill into law in June 2011. The castle doctrine bill allows the right to use a gun or other deadly force in self-defense in situations outside, not just inside, a person’s home or business, such as a vehicle.

Fish has insurance and will pay for the victim's vehicle to get fixed.