The Los Angeles man was cruelly beaten by teens on his bike, but hoped to travel briefly to the store and watch the Lakers game before violent attacks derailed his night.
Maurice Benaim stopped at the intersection of San Vicente Boulevard and Carillo Drive near central LA when the teenager took over the road he wanted to cross.
“My day was very vanilla. All I wanted to do was go to the store, get tangerine juice, get food, watch the Lakers game.” He told NBC Los Angeles.
“It's sad that we have to deal with in general,” he added.
Benaim claimed he had horns to warn the teens of the impending change of light, but the group became upset and began kicking the car.
One of the cyclists claimed he had a gun in his bag before breaking the taillight on Benaim's right, the outlet reported.
Benaim was attacked as he got out of his car and confronted the teens.
He suffered face and head injuries and was also left to deal with trauma from the attack.
The delinquent fled the scene after a bystander stepped in to help Benaim, who was taken to the ground during an argument.
“I'm grateful to God that it was just that, but even so, I don't think anyone needs to worry,” Benaim said.
According to photos shared by his brother, Benaim's upper right eyelid was severely bruised With gofundme.
The family set up a fundraiser to help pay for the Benaim medical bill and the costs needed to repair the family's car.
The funds also helped Benaim pay for therapy and psychological support, helping him deal with the trauma he sustained, which led to his difficult sleep.
Benaime's brother Judas said he hopes that part of his $22,000 goal will be used to “pursuit justice against the perpetrator.”
“No one has to endure such a horrible experience. By coming together we can help Maurice heal and regain a sense of security,” Judas said in the post.
Los Angeles police in the Wilshire area have arrested two “boys” involved in the attack, the department said.
The two young people, who were not publicly identified, were found on February 26th after tips were sent to LAPD.
Police did not release the ages or the charges of the two suspects.
Benaim hopes to send warnings to other teens whose arrests are involved.
“I hope it's a sign that they and their friends will defeat the violence,” he said.
