Drivers Attacked On Interstate

Someone is throwing rocks at interstate drivers and police are trying to find out who's responsible.

A dozen people reported being attacked while driving though the Interstate 65 and 165 interchange on Wednesday. Prichard Police tell us the rocks are coming from underneath the165 portion of the interstate. Drivers are reporting busted windshields, dings and dents on their vehicles.

Jackie Parker was on her way to church when her car was attacked. "I thought someone had shot the car because that's how loud it was. It startled me. I think it's awful that someone who has nothing better to do other than vandalize people's property and put people's lives in danger. I think it's atrocious."

Police are beefing up patrol to try and catch the people throwing the rocks at cars. If they catch someone for the crime, they will likely be charged with "throwing or shooting a deadly or dangerous missile into an occupied vehicle." That charge is a felony and carries a penalty of at least a year on jail and a 500 dollar fine.