NYC driver who randomly attacked 5 strangers was working for Amazon during unhinged rampage

An Amazon delivery driver, identified as Dauri Batita, went on a violent rampage in Queens, attacking five strangers in a series of unprovoked incidents. The 32-year-old Batita, also known as Dauri Batista, was wearing a blue vest with the Amazon logo and driving a white Ram van filled with Amazon packages at the time of the attacks. The chaotic spree turned the peaceful neighborhood of Forest Park into a crime scene spanning multiple city blocks, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.

The first attack occurred at the intersection of Park Lane South and Forest Parkway in Woodhaven, where Batita approached a 2015 Nissan and struck the vehicle’s windshield with an object, causing damage. He then rammed the van head-on into the Nissan before pursuing the group of women in the vehicle. Three of the women sustained injuries, including neck, back, and knee pain, during the incident.

Batita continued his violent actions by driving the wrong way on a one-way street near the intersection of 87th Street and 85th Road in Woodhaven. There, he exited his van and physically assaulted a 66-year-old man, causing injuries that required medical treatment. Later, he attacked a 33-year-old man by punching him in the face and attempting to steal his necklace. Additionally, a 72-year-old man was punched in the head, causing him to fall and sustain abrasions to his arm.

In another incident, Batita collided with a 2023 Nissan and physically assaulted the 75-year-old driver, threatening to steal the vehicle. Fortunately, the victim’s son intervened and held Batita until the police arrived to arrest him. At his arraignment, Queens Criminal Court Judge Thomas Wright-Fernandez ordered Batita to be held without bail.

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz expressed gratitude to the NYPD for swiftly apprehending Batita before more harm could be done. If convicted, Batita faces up to seven years in prison for the charges against him. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 19. Amazon has not yet commented on Batita’s employment status in response to inquiries from The Post.