A shocking incident took place in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, as a frustrated driver ran over the leg of a protester who was trying to block the vehicle’s path. The dramatic footage captured the chaotic moment when the woman confronted the burgundy sedan with California plates at an intersection.
In the video circulating online, the protester stands in front of the car, puts her hands on the hood, and attempts to push the vehicle back as it slowly rolls towards her. Despite her efforts, the driver, who had the green light, accelerates, causing the demonstrator to tumble to the ground before the car’s front right wheel rolls over her lower leg.
The incident, which occurred at 5th and Hills streets, is being investigated by the police as a hit-and-run. The video shows the woman screaming in pain while another protester narrowly avoids being hit by the car. After running over the woman’s leg, the driver flees the scene with an occupant in the passenger seat, leaving other protesters to rush to the injured woman’s aid.
Authorities dispatched a police helicopter to search for the suspect, but no arrests have been made yet. The victim, whose name was not disclosed, suffered an isolated lower extremity injury and was listed in stable condition by Los Angeles fire officials.
The “No Kings” demonstration in Los Angeles was part of a series of anti-Trump rallies that coincided with the US Army’s 250th-anniversary military parade in Washington, DC. The incident adds to the already tense atmosphere in Los Angeles and across the country, where protests against ICE immigration raids have been ongoing.
The video footage of the hit-and-run serves as a reminder of the risks and dangers associated with protests and confrontations between demonstrators and motorists. It is essential for both parties to exercise caution and respect each other’s rights to prevent such unfortunate incidents from occurring in the future.
