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Joan Kuri Says He Was Beaten After Road Rage on Periférico

An Instagram video shows his visible injuries and prompted authorities to open an investigation into the episode.

Overview

  • Joan Kuri says a traffic dispute on Periférico escalated into a physical assault after another driver accused him of blocking the road on May 31.
  • Kuri’s account says the other motorist pursued him, forced him from his car and struck him while an ambulance later arrived at the scene.
  • He posted video of his injuries and described a black eye, a wound on his eyebrow, heavy nosebleeds and trouble opening his mouth, and he has undergone medical examinations to rule out more serious damage.
  • Multiple outlets report that police and paramedics responded and that an investigation is under way, with one report saying the alleged attacker is at the disposal of ministerial authorities while legal steps are determined.
  • Kuri is a Televisa actor and model whose social media disclosure drove quick coverage, a development that could increase public scrutiny of road‑rage incidents and of how authorities handle such cases going forward.