California police are investigating an apparent road rage incident after a man allegedly stabbed another driver in self-defense after being attacked in a popular coffee chain’s parking lot over the weekend. 

The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. Sunday at a Starbucks on East Alessandro Boulevard in Riverside, located about 55 miles from Los Angeles.

The violence began after the victim unintentionally cut the suspect off while driving, causing the suspect to follow the victim to a local Starbucks drive-through and confront the man, Riverside Police told Fox News Digital. 

An apparent road rage incident outside a Starbucks led to two men being hospitalized in Riverside, California on Sunday, March 23, 2025, police said. (Google Maps)

Both men were transported to a local hospital and are expected to recover from their injuries. 

Since the suspect required surgery, he has not been arrested and the investigation remains ongoing, according to a statement from Riverside Police to Fox News Digital. 

The investigation is ongoing after both men were hospitalized, police said. (REUTERS/Carlo Allegri)

“We are aware of an incident that occurred outside of our store [in Riverside],” Starbucks said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “All [employees] are safe and the individuals involved in the incident did not enter the store at any time. We are grateful for the quick response from local law enforcement and other officials who immediately responded to the incident.”