CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The Chesterfield County Police Department is urging drivers to be patient and safe after two separate road rage incidents within 24 hours escalated into deadly shootings. "These incidents serve as a sobering reminder that momentary anger behind the wheel can quick ly escalate into irreversible violence," a Saturday, Nov. 14 release said. Officials offered the following proactive steps for motorists to take to avoid becoming involved in road rage incidents: Do not engage with aggressive drivers Avoid making eye contact or responding to rude gestures Do not follow another vehicle or attempt to confront another driver If you feel threatened, call 911 immediately and provide as much information as possible If safely possible, drive to a public location or police station rather than stopping alone Report dangerous driving behaviors and suspicious activity to law enforcement Remember that arriving safely is more important than arriving first Chesterfield Police also encouraged anyone who witnesses aggressive or dangerous behavior on the roads to report it immediately. These steps come after a 35-year-old man was shot and killed in a road rage incident on Friday night and another man was shot and killed Saturday morning. ...read more read less