Man Arrested for Attempted Vehicular Assault on Colorado Protesters

On Labor Day in Bailey, Colorado, Hawk Nosaka, 49, allegedly drove his pickup truck off U.S. Highway 285 toward a crowd of protesters gathered on the highway shoulder. The protesters, who were part of larger statewide demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump and advocating for workers' rights, were able to avoid injury by moving out of the truck's path. Deputies quickly identified and arrested Nosaka at his home, charging him with criminal attempt (vehicular assault), reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The Park County Sheriff's Office condemned the dangerous act and emphasized its commitment to prosecuting such behavior while protecting constitutional rights, including the right to peaceful assembly. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding political protests and public safety during nationwide demonstrations. Nosaka was booked into Park County Jail following the arrest.