At approximately 3:46 p.m., May 30, 2020, West Fargo police officers witnessed a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on Main Avenue in West Fargo. Officers witnessed a vehicle drive past a road block that was in place to protect a protester. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as 47-year-old Michael Griffin, was observed accelerating and striking the protester with his vehicle.
The victim was on the vehicle for approximately 3 blocks. Officers immediately arrested Griffin for aggravated reckless driving. The victim did not sustain life threatening injuries.
No further information will be released at this time.