Riverside Protests: Car Rams Crowd, 1 Injured – NBC LA
- A woman sustained significant injuries Saturday night after a dark SUV drove into a group of protesters in Riverside, Calif.
- Riverside police said the SUV appeared to accelerate toward the protesters before striking the victim.
- Police are investigating the driver for assault with a deadly weapon, rather than a hit-and-run.
A dark SUV struck a protester at a “No Kings” rally in Riverside, California, resulting in serious injuries for one woman. Police are actively investigating the incident that occurred on University Avenue, exploring the possibility of assault with a deadly weapon charges against the driver, and not simply a hit-and-run. the victim was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition following the harrowing event. Authorities are currently focused on determining the driver’s motive, seeking any details related to the events that led to the vehicle striking the crowd. For up-to-the-minute updates on this developing story, stay tuned to News directory 3.Discover what’s next as the investigation unfolds.
SUV Hits Protester at Riverside Rally; Driver Faces Assault Probe
Updated June 15, 2025
A woman sustained significant injuries Saturday night after a dark SUV drove into a group of protesters in Riverside, Calif. The incident occurred around 9:10 p.m. during a “No Kings” rally on University Avenue, between Main Street and Orange avenue.
Riverside police said the SUV appeared to accelerate toward the protesters before striking the victim. The woman was treated at the scene before being transported to a local hospital. Authorities reported she was in stable condition.
Police are investigating the driver for assault with a deadly weapon, rather than a hit-and-run. The motive behind the incident remains under investigation. No other injuries were reported at the scene of the protest rally.
What’s next
The Riverside Police Department continues to investigate the incident and is seeking any details the public may have regarding the driver’s motive or the events leading up to the crash.