Vehicle strikes multiple protesters in Washington, 2 people sent to hospital (WARNING Graphic video) [View all]

[Dennis Donovan]

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https://abcnews.go.com/US/vehicle-strikes-multiple-protesters-washington-hospital/story?id=71606896

The suspect is in custody.

By William Mansell

July 4, 2020, 6:33 AM

One person has life-threatening injuries and another is in serious condition after a vehicle drove through protesters walking on a closed interstate in Washington state overnight, according to Washington State Patrol.

The vehicle, according to Washington Patrol PIO Rick Johnson, drove through a closure along I-5 and struck multiple people on the freeway.

Authorities stopped the vehicle and the suspect is in custody.

Interstate 5 between SR 520 and I-90 was closed multiple times in the last 24 hours due to protests.

Authorities are holding a press conference at 4 a.m. local time to provide updates.

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Trooper Rick Johnson @wspd2pio

I am on scene of the incident on I-5 and Olive way. A vehicle drove through the closure and struck multiple pedestrians on the freeway. Two people were transported to Harborview. One with life threatening injuries and one with serious injuries.

5:22 AM · Jul 4, 2020

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Trooper Rick Johnson @wspd2pio

Here are two pictures of the suspect vehicle that struck two protesters on I-5 this morning. Investigation into motive and point of entry in to I-5 are still under investigation.





7:17 AM · Jul 4, 2020

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Larry Subramanian @LarrySubramania

#seattleprotests Please pray for the victims of this cowardly and senseless attack. They were peaceful protesters. This is terrible.

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4:49 AM · Jul 4, 2020