Fremont police say the driver of a vehicle that struck a student during an anti–Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest outside Fremont High School Thursday afternoon has been located and identified as a juvenile. In a news release, the Fremont Police Department said investigators are continuing a comprehensive review of the incident and that any potential charges will be determined once the investigation is complete.
Witnesses reported seeing a red SUV driving repeatedly along North Lincoln Avenue in front of the school prior to the collision, revving its engine and speeding. The vehicle, which had a Trump flag displayed from a rear window, reportedly stopped near a group of students, and the driver briefly exited before getting back in and pulling into the street, striking a student with the front passenger side. The vehicle paused momentarily, but then left the scene after maneuvering around a Fremont Public Schools administrator who attempted to stop it.
Police confirmed the injured student was transported to the hospital for treatment and was alert at the time. The protest, which involved about 150 students and was not sponsored by the school, was otherwise described as peaceful. Fremont Public Schools officials said administrators were present to help ensure student safety, and Superintendent Brad Dahl thanked local police and fire crews for their quick response. U.S. Representative Mike Flood also condemned the incident, calling it disturbing and stressing the importance of allowing people to protest safely.
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