Redwood City man charged with assault with deadly weapon after hitting pedestrians while pursuing car that hit him
Briefly

A 19-year-old man from Redwood City was charged with multiple felonies after pursuing another driver involved in a minor car accident, ultimately hitting two pedestrians. After his red Mercedes was struck by a Jeep, he called 911 but ignored operator instructions to refrain from following. This led him to drive into a crowd and injure two innocent individuals – an 18-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman. The man, who denied the incident to police but later confessed, is facing severe charges and remains in custody on bail.
The 19-year-old, who pursued a Jeep after a minor accident, faces serious charges after his reckless actions led to him hitting two pedestrians.
Despite being told to stop following by 911, he disregarded that advice, ultimately harming two innocent bystanders in a misguided attempt at revenge.
The driver, who initially denied hitting anyone, later confessed, stating he fled the scene due to fear of an angry crowd.
Charges against him include assault with a deadly weapon and causing great bodily injury, reflecting the severity of his reckless driving.
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