More Victims Feared After Minivan Plowed Into LA Protest Crowd: Deputies

LOS ANGELES, CA — Authorities say there are likely more people who were hurt when a motorist drove a minivan into a crowd of protesters in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend and are asking those people to come forward.

Deputies identified the vehicle as a silver 2010 Honda Odyssey with California license plate 8XSZ585 that plowed into a crowd near Alameda and Bauchet streets on Sunday at around 9:20 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

The driver, who has not been identified by authorities, struck several pedestrians while driving toward the crowds, according to aerial footage captured by KTLA. He drove the wrong way a times, side swiped vehicles and ignored traffic lights.

He drove at high speeds through downtown as angry pedestrians ran after him and threw items at his van, one of which smashed his rear windshield.

He parked near South Savannah and East 1st streets, got out of his vehicle and was quickly arrested by deputies, KTLA reported.

He was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and for possessing a loaded firearm, according to deputies.

Investigators have released a photo of the suspect's vehicle in hopes of generating additional potential victims to come forward.

Anyone with additional information regarding the case or victim wanting to come forward was urged to call the East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station watch commander at 323-264-4151. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers online or at 800-222-8477.