Driver Hits Protester During Anti-Trump Rally Los Angeles

During a 'No Kings' protest in downtown Los Angeles opposing President Trump's military parade, a driver accelerated through a crowd and struck a female protester who was blocking the vehicle, causing an isolated lower extremity injury. The incident, captured on multiple videos circulating widely on social media, showed the woman pressing against the car before the driver sped up and ran over her leg, then fled the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department has classified the event as a hit-and-run and is actively investigating, reviewing footage and seeking witnesses, while the victim remains in stable condition. The hit-and-run has sparked debate over protest safety, driver accountability, and the legal boundaries of blocking traffic, with some commentators referencing Florida laws that protect drivers in similar situations. The violent turn contrasts with the largely peaceful nationwide protests against Trump's policies, particularly immigration enforcement actions. Law enforcement continues searching for the driver, who remains at large as the investigation proceeds.