This Dodge Durango driver allegedly drove through these protesters on purpose.
NY1 reporter Ruschell Boone shared the horrifying moment a Dodge Durango SUV drove through, without stopping, a crowd of peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters walking along 42nd Street in Manhattan, New York City.
As of this moment, authorities and emergency personnel are assessing injuries.
#BreakingNews an SUV just plowed through protesters on 42nd street in #manhattan Still assessing injuries if any. More on @NY1 #blacklivesmatter #nycprotest more on @NY1 pic.twitter.com/RMs1tsc2zT
— Ruschell Boone (@RuschellBoone) July 8, 2020
In the video we can see a first generation Dodge Durango driving along 42nd Street, his way of travel blocked by a handful of protesters. We can hear a handful of protesters yell for the driver to stop before we hear the Durango driver hit the accelerator, speeding up to get past.
It’s hard to make out in the video but it sounds like someone was hit.
BLM protests kicked off earlier today as a group of BLM protesters marched and took over much of the northbound West Side Highway.
Protests continue in #Manhattan. Protesters have stopped traffic on the northbound West Side Hwy. #blacklivesmatter #nycprotest more on @NY1 pic.twitter.com/HTVczzizH4
— Ruschell Boone (@RuschellBoone) July 7, 2020
Several protesters brought traffic to a standstill for close to an hour.
#Breaking traffic backed up for miles on the West Side Hwy as protesters continue to march in #Manhattan. They stopped northbound traffic for about 45 minutes. #blacklivesmatter #nycprotest more on @NY1 pic.twitter.com/UCGfSITlrZ
— Ruschell Boone (@RuschellBoone) July 7, 2020
Other protesters blocked the entrance and exit to the Lincoln Tunnel.
#BREAKING protesters are blocking the 34th St. entrance and exit to the Lincoln Tunnel after blocking traffic on the West Side Highway. More on @NY1 #blacklivesmatter #nycprotest pic.twitter.com/mrOtmxf1NL
— Ruschell Boone (@RuschellBoone) July 8, 2020
Protests have popped up even more so in recent times as more than a dozen people were killed and others were injured around the nation over the course of 24-hours, the latest incident involving a 14-year-old shot in the neck and torso in Jamaica Queens.
#Breaking #NYPD says a 14 year old has been shot in neck and torso in Jamaica Queens. The shooting comes a day after nearly a dozen people were killed and dozens more injured over the course of a day. More on @NY1 pic.twitter.com/fYdI9jGItv
— Ruschell Boone (@RuschellBoone) July 6, 2020
Less than 24 hours ago, two BLM protesters in Long Island New York were struck by a driver in a Toyota Rav-4. Neither protester suffered serious injuries. That driver was charged with assault and will appear in court later this year.
Long Island man allegedly drives SUV into pair of Black Lives Matter protesters. https://t.co/r9nA3vTjAK via @nypmetro
— Ben Adler (@badler) July 7, 2020
It’s unconscionable to think the appropriate response to a mild traffic inconvenience and protesters is to drive through them.
And, if you’re protesting, it’s no longer a choice to assume drivers will be rationale and humane, giving you wide berth for your protest. It’s best to stay vigilant, keeping your head on a swivel.
Awesome!! Need to watch more of this.