A Southern California Lyft driver recently captured on video an alleged assault by seemingly intoxicated passengers who harassed and kicked him during a ride and questioned who “let him in the country.”

The Times confirmed the incident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol, which said the driver, who is from Westminster, was verbally and physically assaulted.

The Highway Patrol said the incident unfolded around midnight on Aug. 19.

A Lyft driver picked up two women who requested a ride from a restaurant in Newport Beach, according to Fox 11 , which first reported the incident. The driver identified himself to the news outlet only as Tinh.

Tinh said the two women reeked of alcohol and, at times, slurred their words.

The dashcam video shows, when the car is on Highwa

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