Dawit Kelete Wiki – Dawit Kelete Biography
Dawit Kelete is a 27-year-old driver. On the morning of July 4, he ran to 2 Protesters on the Seattle Highway. Protesters marched on the highway, which was closed to vehicles for 19 days because of the protests. Two women hit by the car (Diaz Love and Summer Taylor) were seriously injured.
Dawit Kelete Age
He is 27 years old
Dawit Kelete Viral Video
The video shows that a white Jaguar dropped on two protesters went viral on Twitter, while Interstate 5 accelerated Seattle early in the morning of July 4th. Protesters marched on the highway, which was closed to vehicles for 19 days because of the protests.
According to the AP, one of the victims, 24-year-old Diaz Love, suffered critical, life-threatening injuries and 32-year-old Summer taylor serious injuries.
The Washington State Patrol tweeted photographs of the suspect’s vehicle, which, after the incident, showed little damage to the windshield and bumper.
Dawit Had Sped Off After the Incident
Another video shared on Twitter shows Dawit Speeding Off after being approved by another man. The man approached the car and shouted at him to get out of the car.
Here are two pictures of the suspect vehicle that struck two protesters on I-5 this morning. Investigation into motive and point of entry in to I-5 are still under investigation. pic.twitter.com/gU1QH6TFTu
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) July 4, 2020
Then he knocks on the door and tells him to go out again. According to a police report from the Washington State Patrol received by the AP, Dawit drove around vehicles blocking Interstate 5 and 01:40 on the highway before attacking protesters.
Dawit Kelete Arrest, Charges
Associated Press reported that Dawit was arrested by the police. Washington State Patrol Captain Ron Mead said at a press conference. He also said that the driver was not disturbed while driving. According to the AP, police are still investigating the incident and cause, but the suspect faces criminal charges.
This is the vehicle that ran over 2 peacefull protesters on mother bound I-5. White jaguar, Washington plates BPA6961 #seattleprotest #CHOP pic.twitter.com/PkUJnzzuzR
— Fedtuedeed (@fedtuedeed) July 4, 2020
“My hope is that as a result of this tragedy, protesters will reconsider their desire to be interstate because I cannot guarantee their security simply and simply.”
The Victims was Streaming live Before She Was Hit
One of the victims, Diaz Love, was posting a live video on Facebook when the car hit Summer Taylor. It aired just before midnight and broadcasts about an hour and 45 minutes before the event takes place. In the Facebook post, “#watch Black Femme March I-5 #chop #seattleprotest.” Wrote.
Diaz Love’s camera during hit and run on I-5 in Seattle, OR.#seattleprotest pic.twitter.com/Fg5n6aVTOy
— J4ke (@J4k3_C4mpb3ll) July 4, 2020
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