Eyewitness Videos Show Panic, Pursuit, and Violence

Witnesses and video footage show the truck attempting to force its way through the densely packed marchers. People scattered in panic as the vehicle moved forward, with some protesters immediately chasing after it, striking the sides with hands, flags, and poles. Screams filled the air as the truck came to a stop a few blocks away, surrounded by shattered mirrors, debris, and angry demonstrators who swarmed it. Protesters tore down the political signs, smashed windows, and tried to pull the driver out, leading to physical confrontations.

More Visuals Reveal the Crowd Surrounding the Vehicle

Here are additional visuals capturing the crowd’s reaction and the truck surrounded by protesters:

Police Intervention and Driver’s Arrest

Police from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) quickly intervened. Officers pulled the adult male driver from the cab, shielding him from the crowd as protesters attempted to strike him with objects, including flagpoles. The driver was taken into custody at the scene and later transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the chaos—possibly from the crowd’s retaliation. LAPD described the incident as the driver colliding with individuals marching along Veteran Avenue near the Federal Building.