Current Events > Two Seattle protesters are violently hit by speeding vehicle on highway

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TaZa92
07/04/20 3:42:54 PM
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There's a video but I won't post it here for respect of the two individuals that were hit.

Here's a source: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/505846-2-women-hit-by-car-on-seattle-highway-closed-for-protests

Summary: Basically, it seems the highway was supposed to be closed but a vehicle got around barricades somewhere earlier and was driving down. It appears he didn't see the protesters and attempted to swerve last minute but it was too late. The two individuals hit are in critical condition at the hospital.

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s0nicfan
07/04/20 3:45:33 PM
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Stop. Protesting. On. Highways.

How many people need to be run over before people realize it's not a good place to stand?

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Prismsblade
07/04/20 3:49:36 PM
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Idk why people think these protest are worth standing in the middle of a highway and risk oneself dying in such fashion.

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Kaiganeer
07/04/20 3:49:38 PM
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TaZa92 posted...
the highway was supposed to be closed
officially closed by the police or "we, the protestors, are blocking traffic with a makeshift barricade" closed
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solosnake
07/04/20 3:53:43 PM
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I watched the video, theres no way that guy didnt see the people. He was driving like 80 on the shoulder

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sktgamer_13dude
07/04/20 3:56:40 PM
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s0nicfan posted...
Stop. Protesting. On. Highways.

How many people need to be run over before people realize it's not a good place to stand?

TaZa92 posted...
it seems the highway was supposed to be closed

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DoubleDare
07/05/20 12:40:06 AM
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Will dissapear from the news in a day. Driver was a black male, so won't fit the medias preferred narrative.

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Monolith1676
07/05/20 1:51:53 AM
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Teaches them to not stand in the middle of the interstate at night and wear dark clothes.

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SilkPanties
07/05/20 1:59:53 AM
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Monolith1676 posted...
Teaches them to not stand in the middle of the interstate at night and wear dark clothes.


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SilkPanties
07/05/20 2:01:56 AM
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DoubleDare posted...
Will dissapear from the news in a day. Driver was a black male, so won't fit the medias preferred narrative.


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gunplagirl
07/05/20 2:08:29 AM
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The driver had to go the wrong way on an off-ramp, turn around, and then drive past vehicles blocking the freeway.

The cars forming the nearest section of blockade were clearly visible, there's no corners or otherwise obstructed lines of sight near that section of the road. So not only did he have plenty of time to slow down when he saw the cars that blocked off the way, but he clearly picked up speed in the vid and fled afterwards.

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Simon_Petrikov
07/05/20 2:09:20 AM
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gunplagirl posted...
The driver had to go the wrong way on an off-ramp, turn around, and then drive past vehicles blocking the freeway.


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Solid Snake07
07/05/20 2:09:45 AM
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Almost like it's a bad idea to protest on the interstate. At night no less

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The23rdMagus
07/05/20 2:16:57 AM
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s0nicfan posted...
Stop. Protesting. On. Highways.

How many people need to be run over before people realize it's not a good place to stand?
Stop. Blaming. The. Victims.

How many people need to be deliberately hit by cars before people realize it's a calculated and evil reaction to protests?

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Simon_Petrikov
07/05/20 2:17:00 AM
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Solid Snake07 posted...
Almost like it's a bad idea to protest on the interstate. At night no less
Especially when someone is going out of their way to try and murder you.

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Solid Snake07
07/05/20 2:23:07 AM
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Simon_Petrikov posted...
Especially when someone is going out of their way to try and murder you.


So what, he's a black white supremacist?

What crazy times we're living in

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Simon_Petrikov
07/05/20 2:24:36 AM
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Solid Snake07 posted...
So what, he's a black white supremacist?
? I don't follow.

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Solid Snake07
07/05/20 2:38:44 AM
#18:


Simon_Petrikov posted...
? I don't follow.


Well, you see the driver's black. And you seem to think he murdered these protestors purposefully. So I guess he must disagree with the BLM message that they're protesting.

And maybe he did, I don't know. Maybe he was just reckless and dumb

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Simon_Petrikov
07/05/20 2:45:52 AM
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Ah, I see.

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Sackgurl
07/05/20 3:42:29 AM
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s0nicfan posted...
Stop. Protesting. On. Highways.

How many people need to be run over before people realize it's not a good place to stand?

The driver has been taken into custody, according to Mead. The 27-year-old man from Seattle faces multiple felony charges and was suspected to have driven the wrong way on a ramp.

how about right-wing lunatics stop attempting to commit murder using their vehicles

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Solid Snake07
07/05/20 3:53:01 AM
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Sackgurl posted...
how about right-wing lunatics stop attempting to commit murder using their vehicles


Who said he's right winged? Or that this was politically motivated at all?

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ssjevot
07/05/20 3:55:23 AM
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Trump got like 10% of the black vote last time, I am sure his support is lower now, but the idea that black person can't be right-wing is pretty ridiculous. Not to say this guy did it because he was right-wing or anything. But people are just straight up assuming they know his political beliefs based on his skin color.

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BobanMarjanovic
07/05/20 4:01:26 AM
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FAIR, NEXT

GET THE fuck out of the road

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Solid Snake07
07/05/20 4:08:49 AM
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ssjevot posted...
Trump got like 10% of the black vote last time, I am sure his support is lower now, but the idea that black person can't be right-wing is pretty ridiculous. Not to say this guy did it because he was right-wing or anything. But people are just straight up assuming they know his political beliefs based on his skin color.


Sounds like people are assuming what he believes anyway from both sides

When really he could just be an idiot that went around barriers to get on a closed section of the interstate

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gunplagirl
07/05/20 4:20:52 AM
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Solid Snake07 posted...
Sounds like people are assuming what he believes anyway from both sides

When really he could just be an idiot that went around barriers to get on a closed section of the interstate
He would have had to go up a down ramp, turn around to get onto the interstate that direction, and not stop or slow down at all when he saw the road was blocked off. It's not possible that it's a series of coincidences, the guy clearly wanted to murder protesters.

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Solid Snake07
07/05/20 4:27:47 AM
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gunplagirl posted...
He would have had to go up a down ramp, turn around to get onto the interstate that direction, and not stop or slow down at all when he saw the road was blocked off. It's not possible that it's a series of coincidences, the guy clearly wanted to murder protesters.


Maybe, but I don't know that yet and neither do you. And you've got to admit that something is off about a young black man intentionally mowing down BLM protesters in the street with his car.

Doesn't mean that isn't the case but it's definitely odd and doesn't make a whole lot of sense so you'll have to excuse my skepticism.

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gunplagirl
07/05/20 4:43:19 AM
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Solid Snake07 posted...
Maybe, but I don't know that yet and neither do you. And you've got to admit that something is off about a young black man intentionally mowing down BLM protesters in the street with his car.

Doesn't mean that isn't the case but it's definitely odd and doesn't make a whole lot of sense so you'll have to excuse my skepticism.
Actually I do know that's the only way he could have got up there. And I also know that he would have seen the blockade from far enough away to slow down and stop, instead he sped through the shoulder without any indication he wanted to stop. So as far as intent goes, it's probable that he wanted to murder people.

It doesn't have to be that he disagrees with BLM, he could very well just be angry that protestors are out and about, lord knows how many Facebook "if they block my car I'd run them over" posts I've seen over the years.

Actually, there's been plenty of attempted collisions by vehicles in Portland since this began. And vehicular terrorist attacks have also been on the rise globally over the past half a decade.

Which is to say, this was almost certainly a premeditated terrorist attack that killed one and injured another. Your skepticism is making light of what had to have happened for him to do it. As such, I won't "excuse it" as you put it.

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nfearurspecimn
07/05/20 4:46:49 AM
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gunplagirl posted...
The driver had to go the wrong way on an off-ramp, turn around, and then drive past vehicles blocking the freeway.

The cars forming the nearest section of blockade were clearly visible, there's no corners or otherwise obstructed lines of sight near that section of the road. So not only did he have plenty of time to slow down when he saw the cars that blocked off the way, but he clearly picked up speed in the vid and fled afterwards.

oh shit
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Solid Snake07
07/05/20 4:55:35 AM
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gunplagirl posted...
Actually I do know that's the only way he could have got up there


I said you don't know his motivation and intent.

gunplagirl posted...
Your skepticism is making light of what had to have happened for him to do it.


As I said, my skepticism is for his motivations, and no it doesn't


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ButteryMales
07/05/20 5:03:19 AM
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Solid Snake07 posted...
So what, he's a black white supremacist?

What crazy times we're living in
That's not a new concept at all. Never heard of Candace Owens or Ben Shapiro?
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Bass_X0
07/05/20 5:09:41 AM
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Solid Snake07 posted...
Sounds like people are assuming what he believes anyway from both sides

When really he could just be an idiot that went around barriers to get on a closed section of the interstate

He swerved to hit as many protesters as he could, as shown in the video.

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Bass_X0
07/05/20 5:12:12 AM
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Solid Snake07 posted...
Almost like it's a bad idea to protest on the interstate. At night no less

A supposedly closed interstate with no access to the public, going by the reports.

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Bass_X0
07/05/20 5:15:07 AM
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Solid Snake07 posted...
Maybe, but I don't know that yet and neither do you. And you've got to admit that something is off about a young black man intentionally mowing down BLM protesters in the street with his car.

Doesn't mean that isn't the case but it's definitely odd and doesn't make a whole lot of sense so you'll have to excuse my skepticism.

All races have murderers that have no qualms killing those of their own race. I'll guess that he didn't disagree with BLM, but just saw an opportunity to kill a bunch of people.

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Bass_X0
07/05/20 5:15:48 AM
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On July 4th, Summer Taylor was participating in a peaceful protest for BLM in Seattle and was severely injured when a car drove into the crowd and struck them. They were rushed to Harborview Hospital and then to the ICU.

Summer is an incredibly strong and independent spirit. They are a bright and caring person who's presence elicits joy and laughter in others. Summer works at a veterinary clinic and takes pride in their community & supporting others.

Please give what you can to support Summer through this traumatic event, and what could be a long road to recovery.

As a friendly reminder, please remember to use they/them pronouns when referring to Summer Taylor. They would appreciate it.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/summer-taylor-support-fund

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1NfamousACE_2
07/05/20 6:12:34 AM
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She passed away

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SaradaUchihaXXX
07/05/20 6:23:19 AM
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Get out the damn streets
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Solution_45
07/05/20 6:24:54 AM
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Move, bitch. Get out the way.
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Oh_Boy_
07/05/20 6:30:03 AM
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Officials were trying to determine the motive as well as where he got onto the interstate, which had been closed by the state patrol for more than an hour before the protesters were hit. Mead said they suspect Kelete drove the wrong way on a ramp. Trooper Rick Johnson said the driver went through a barrier that closed the freeway.

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MarqueeSeries
07/05/20 6:31:31 AM
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People saying that they deserved this need to have their heads rocked, that's fucking disgusting
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PrettyBoyFloyd
07/05/20 6:53:12 AM
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Looks like a Sergio Leone villain.

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Bass_X0
07/05/20 6:54:42 AM
#42:


Monolith1676 posted...
Teaches them to not stand in the middle of the interstate at night and wear dark clothes.

One of them is dead.

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Bass_X0
07/05/20 6:56:49 AM
#43:


solosnake posted...
I watched the video, theres no way that guy didnt see the people. He was driving like 80 on the shoulder

Looks like he aimed straight at the group and attempted to hit as many people as possible.

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Solution_45
07/05/20 7:00:17 AM
#44:


Bass_X0 posted...
One of them is dead.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
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nfearurspecimn
07/05/20 7:02:21 AM
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gunplagirl
07/05/20 7:02:51 AM
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Figures that the absolute worst types of people would be in here justifying the terrorist attack

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SJWFaqs
07/05/20 7:18:33 AM
#47:


Solid Snake07 posted...
So what, he's a black white supremacist?

What crazy times we're living in
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CyricZ
07/05/20 7:38:35 AM
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I do have to believe the folks yukking it up to this will get their karma.

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Jerry_Hellyeah
07/05/20 7:41:50 AM
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So how exactly do you protest anything on a closed interstate?

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Tropicalwood
07/05/20 7:42:44 AM
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@Bass_X0
Bass_X0 posted...
Looks like he aimed straight at the group and attempted to hit as many people as possible.
Ohh for fuck sake, watch the video.

He's clearly shown braking (you can even see his brake lights) and if he was hellbent on hitting as many people as possible he wouldn't have swerved towards where they were coming from.

Also inspecting the footage a bit, they ended up stopping and turning around last second. So unless he could see the future, he most likely didn't anticipate them trying to run the other way.

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Solution_45
07/05/20 7:47:00 AM
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gunplagirl posted...
Figures that the absolute worst types of people would be in here justifying the terrorist attack

Except it wasn't a terrorist attack
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