TRUCK DRIVES INTO PRO-UNION PROTESTERS, INCLUDING MICHIGAN GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE GRETCHEN WHITMER

Authorities said a pickup truck crashed into a group of people, including Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer, who were protesting fair wages on Tuesday in Flint, Michigan.

A burgundy Chevrolet pickup truck was driving north on Dort Highway in Flint about 7 a.m. and ran into the tail end of a large group picketing for unionization and fair wages for fast food restaurant workers outside of a McDonald's, MLive.com reported. After striking protestors, the truck went into oncoming traffic and was hit by a utility truck, MLive.com reported.

“I was in Flint for the rally this morning and am incredibly sad that so many people were hurt,” Whitmer, who was not injured during the incident, tweeted on Tuesday.

A spokeswoman from the city of Flint told The Detroit News information about the accident is still being gathered. Flint’s Mayor Karen Weaver is sending thoughts and prayers to those affected by the crash. Eight people were sent to the hospital following the accident.
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