GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) -- A driver with Sunshine Rides was arrested and terminated Wednesday after he assaulted a KKCO employee.

KKCO is a TV station based out of Grand Junction.

Around 2:20 p.m., the Grand Junction Police Department responded to an assault in progress on the 2500 block of Blichmann Avenue. Officers learned the suspect -- 39-year-old Patrick Egan -- allegedly tackled and choked the victim.

Several people intervened and restrained the suspect until law enforcement arrived, according to the police department. The victim was evaluated on the scene.

This incident allegedly happened when the victim was driving from Delta to Grand Junction and Egan began following him in another vehicle. Near U.S. Highway 6 and 50 and 25 Road, Egan reportedly asked the victim for his ID and if he was an American citizen.

Egan then allegedly followed the victim to KKCO.

Egan was transported to the Mesa County Detention Facility where he was charged with bias-motivated crimes, second-degree assault and harassment.

The GJPD did not give the exact location of the incident or whether the suspect was with Sunshine Rides. However, WesternSlopeNow was on the scene at the time of the arrest and confirmed the suspect was with Sunshine Rides.

Sunshine Rides Operations Manager Eddie Calderon said in a statement to FOX31's Nexstar partner station KREX:

"As a company, we are deeply disappointed in the driver responsible for his behavior. We regret any harm that was done. The driver violated company policy, and his contract has been terminated."

The police department said it believes this is an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the community.

"The Grand Junction Police Department urges anyone who feels they are in danger, in any situation, to contact 911 immediately," GJPD said in the press release.