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Julian Englis

(2,309 posts) Tue Oct 2, 2018, 02:15 PM Oct 2018

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

Source: NewsWeek

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.

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/multiple-protestors-truck-crash-michigan-1149150?amp=1

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TRUCK DRIVES INTO PRO-UNION PROTESTERS, INCLUDING MICHIGAN GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE GRETCHEN WHITMER (Original Post) Julian Englis Oct 2018 OP

Accident? Hmmm sakabatou Oct 2018 #1

They don'e believe it was intentional. Dark, wet, and no reflective gear was given ffr Oct 2018 #2

There have been a lot of accidents, over the past few mornings Siwsan Oct 2018 #3

"protesting fair wages"?? is someting missing there? niyad Oct 2018 #4

No, Newsweek has gone downhill. "...picketing for unionization and fair wages..." n/t demmiblue Oct 2018 #5

Needs 1 word DownriverDem Oct 2018 #7

"protesting fair wages?" Bias much, newsweek? Merlot Oct 2018 #6

I loathe the term "thoughts and prayers." Weaver should know better than to use it. PSPS Oct 2018 #8

That's what Terrorists and Nazis do when they get mad a protesters W T F Oct 2018 #9

Did they arrest the driver? red dog 1 Oct 2018 #10

No reflective gear on protestors irisblue Oct 2018 #11

safety needs to be considered at protests rampartc Oct 2018 #15

According to AP, the Flint police chief "didn't believe the crash was intentional" and that the red dog 1 Oct 2018 #12

ATTEMPTED MURDER OR TERRORISM ROB-ROX Oct 2018 #13

"After striking protesters, the truck went into oncoming traffic". That doesn't sound accidental. Midnight Writer Oct 2018 #14

sakabatou

(42,170 posts)

1. Accident? Hmmm

Reply to Julian Englis (Original post)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 02:22 PM

Oct 2018

Though, yes, it's more likely to be an accident.

ffr

(22,671 posts)

2. They don'e believe it was intentional. Dark, wet, and no reflective gear was given

Reply to Julian Englis (Original post)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 02:23 PM

Oct 2018

as the possible contributing factor for the accident.

So not a terrorist tRumpster by the looks of it.

Siwsan

(26,289 posts)

3. There have been a lot of accidents, over the past few mornings

Reply to Julian Englis (Original post)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 02:26 PM

Oct 2018

A lot of rain has been falling, so the roads are pretty slick. Last I heard on the local news, this was a genuine accident. It's amazing there were no severe injuries.

niyad

(113,538 posts)

4. "protesting fair wages"?? is someting missing there?

Reply to Julian Englis (Original post)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 02:31 PM

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demmiblue

(36,876 posts)

5. No, Newsweek has gone downhill. "...picketing for unionization and fair wages..." n/t

Reply to niyad (Reply #4)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 02:34 PM

Oct 2018

DownriverDem

(6,231 posts)

7. Needs 1 word

Reply to niyad (Reply #4)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 02:49 PM

Oct 2018

Protesting FOR fair wages.

Merlot

(9,696 posts)

6. "protesting fair wages?" Bias much, newsweek?

Reply to Julian Englis (Original post)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 02:41 PM

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PSPS

(13,614 posts)

8. I loathe the term "thoughts and prayers." Weaver should know better than to use it.

Reply to Julian Englis (Original post)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 02:57 PM

Oct 2018

W T F

(1,148 posts)

9. That's what Terrorists and Nazis do when they get mad a protesters

Reply to Julian Englis (Original post)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 03:52 PM

Oct 2018

red dog 1

(27,845 posts)

10. Did they arrest the driver?

Reply to Julian Englis (Original post)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 05:23 PM

Oct 2018

K&R

irisblue

(33,020 posts)

11. No reflective gear on protestors

Reply to Julian Englis (Original post)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 05:26 PM

Oct 2018

source.
https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2018/10/protesters_were_walking_in_str.html
FLINT NEWS
Protesters walked in street without reflective gear or lights when struck, police say
Updated 12:47 PM;
Posted 11:46 AM
Eight hospitalized after truck smashes into Flint protestors
By Dominic Adams dadams5@mlive.com
FLINT, MI - Flint Police Chief Tim Johnson said it was dark, wet and the protesters did not have flashlights and were not wearing reflective gear when a pickup truck smashed into some of them early Tuesday morning.

"It was dark, the streets were wet - I didn't think it was intentional," Johnson said of the man who crashed into the group that was advocating for $15 minimum wage and unionization for fast food restaurant workers. "We're going to look at all the video. It's still under investigation."

More at article

rampartc

(5,434 posts)

15. safety needs to be considered at protests

Reply to irisblue (Reply #11)

Wed Oct 3, 2018, 05:36 AM

Oct 2018

a few designated "road guards" with reflective vests might be assigned to crossing streets, front and back of column?

this may just be a terrible accident, but the trump fans do seem to have adopyrd this terrorist tactic.

red dog 1

(27,845 posts)

12. According to AP, the Flint police chief "didn't believe the crash was intentional" and that the

Reply to Julian Englis (Original post)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 05:37 PM

Oct 2018

driver "seemed pretty shaken up."

I wonder if the driver had been drinking?

ROB-ROX

(767 posts)

13. ATTEMPTED MURDER OR TERRORISM

Reply to Julian Englis (Original post)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 05:42 PM

Oct 2018

This seems like the idiot crossed traffic to kill people from behind. Then during his escape he was hit. This person should be investigated as if he is a criminal and either tried for attempted murder or terrorism. This use of a vehicle as a weapon has to be stopped. Only by sending idiots who attack people to prison for a long time will send a message to the idiots. I pay for those attacked and the idiot should be sent to HELL!!!!

Midnight Writer

(21,790 posts)

14. "After striking protesters, the truck went into oncoming traffic". That doesn't sound accidental.