Driver in custody after coming dangerously close to hitting protesters in downtown LA
The driver of a minivan was taken into custody after doing donuts in downtown Los Angeles and coming dangerously close to hitting protesters demonstrating against immigration enforcement.
Shortly after 9 p.m., the driver began driving backward and in circles at an intersection as several demonstrators threw objects at the vehicle. No pedestrians were apparently injured.
The shirtless man behind the wheel then sped away at high speeds, turning onto a dark side street and stopping briefly before continuing on.
The driver then sped back to the area where he had performed the donuts maneuver. Protesters began converging on the minivan before the man again drove away.
About 10 minutes later, the driver pulled over on a darkened street and began walking away from the the minivan. Sheriff's deputies arrived shortly afterward and took him into custody without incident.