Driver rear-ends vehicle near protest

A driver rear-ended another vehicle near a protest in east Vancouver, briefly pushing a car onto the sidewalk. One pedestrian suffered minor injuries, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and reckless driving.
A driver rear-ended another vehicle near a protest in east Vancouver, briefly pushing a car onto the sidewalk. One pedestrian suffered minor injuries, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and reckless driving.

No protesters were hit by any vehicles, and no one was transported to the hospital

On Saturday (Sept. 18) at about 1 p.m., a vehicle traveling westbound in the 15300 block of SE Mill Plain Blvd. rear-ended another vehicle near the “No Kings’’ protest in east Vancouver. The impact pushed the vehicle onto a section of the sidewalk.

A pedestrian attempting to move out of the way fell and sustained minor injuries. No protesters were hit by any vehicles, and no one was transported to the hospital. Medical personnel evaluated the pedestrian on scene.

The driver of the vehicle, Jason Miller, had reportedly been driving recklessly prior to the crash and was arrested on suspicion of DUI and Reckless Driving. The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating.

Information provided by the city of Vancouver.


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