West Fargo police officers witness vehicle versus pedestrian accident

At approximately 3:46 p.m. Saturday, 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.