On Purpose or valid

[Salty]

Truck Driver Rams Into Abortion Rights Demonstrators At Roe Rally In Iowa

When I first heard this story I though he ran into a crowd - possibly on a sidewalk.

When I saw the video - he simply was driving down the street - an it look like the protesters were in the street and at a minimum somewhat blocking vehicle traffice.

Video: A pickup truck driver in Iowa ploughed into pro-choice protesters opposing the overturning of Roe v. Wade abortion rights, video shows
NOTE: scroll down to the 4th picture - that will show it the best


So did the driver hit the walkers on purpose - or did they refuse to get off the stree?

 

[Conan]

If you hit someone intentionally with a vehicle you have used deadly force against them and should be charged.

 

[Conan]

Well after watching the video he most definitely did not plow into the protesters or they would have died. He did not intend them violence. It looked like the protesters, a very few tried to block traffic but the driver stood his ground and would not let them stop him. The driver is innocent.

 

[canadyjd]

Truck Driver Rams Into Abortion Rights Demonstrators At Roe Rally In Iowa

When I first heard this story I though he ran into a crowd - possibly on a sidewalk.

When I saw the video - he simply was driving down the street - an it look like the protesters were in the street and at a minimum somewhat blocking vehicle traffice.

Video: A pickup truck driver in Iowa ploughed into pro-choice protesters opposing the overturning of Roe v. Wade abortion rights, video shows
NOTE: scroll down to the 4th picture - that will show it the best


So did the driver hit the walkers on purpose - or did they refuse to get off the stree?

I heard one of the protestors shouting at others that were surrounding the truck saying, “don’t do that, get out if the way”.

It’s really impossible from the video to tell when the confrontation began. The truck is already well past the intersection and surrounded by protestors when the video begins.

The driver isn’t “plowing” into anyone, but appears to be attempting to move forward through a crowd. Like I said, you really can’t tell who was there first.

peace to you

 

[Conan]

The liberal news media withheld the beginning to try to get the driver charged. Why didn't they show the video from the beginning? They are trying to shape the narrative. Further proof the news media lies on purpose.

 

[Salty]

If you hit someone intentionally with a vehicle you have used deadly force against them and should be charged.

If I am not mistaken- some States/Commonwealths have passed laws that if people are intentionally blocking traffic, you will not be charge if you continue - and the driver was NOT going that fast.

 

[Conan]

If I am not mistaken- some States/Commonwealths have passed laws that if people are intentionally blocking traffic, you will not be charge if you continue - and the driver was NOT going that fast.

That may be. In my State the Pedestrian always has the right of way.

 

[Salty]

That may be. In my State the Pedestrian always has the right of way.

Not necesially - NY law says NO one has the right of way until it is given to you.
You might want to double check for that.

These states have introduced bills to protect drivers who run over protesters | CNN