Sunnyvale, California - A golf ball struck the vehicle's hood during a recent car crash. Thankfully, it wasn't worse, but the driver was not sure exactly what had happened until he reviewed dashcam video. The driver was traveling on Highway 101 at the intersection with Highway 237 when the accident occurred. The collision may have been caused by road conditions or Isaiah Joel Peoples' posttraumatic stress disorder.
Isaiah Joel Peoples targeted victims based on their race
Sunnyvale police say an Iraq war vet intentionally targeted his victims in a car accident due to their race and religion. He is facing eight counts of attempted murder and has been ordered held without bail. During his court appearance, he did not enter any plea. The bay area muslim community has expressed concerns about the safety of the alleged car-ramming killer.
Road conditions might have contributed to this accident
One eyewitness detailed the crash in Sunnyvale at 6:40 on Thursday. Sunnyvale resident Isaiah Joel Peoples is the driver, according to police. The driver was immediately arrested and is being held indefinitely on suspicion for attempted murder. The motive behind the accident has not been revealed by police, but they suspect road conditions could have played some role.
Isaiah Joel Peoples's posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Recent investigations into the death of a Silicon Valley teenager have revealed a disturbing connection between the crash and Isaiah Joel Peoples's Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Though the crash was not the first incident of its kind to happen to a member of the military, investigators are now investigating whether the trauma he suffered caused his PTSD. Peoples' case is unique because he had not been previously diagnosed with PTSD, but he was a former soldier, who had also served in Iraq.
Briana Jones was killed in the crash
Sunnyvale's 19 year-old girl was killed in a vehicle accident Sunday morning. Jones was driving a Honda red Honda and her vehicle hit the median at the freeway's center. A 2020 Honda Civic was also involved as well as a 2018 Subaru WRX. The accident was recorded on surveillance camera. Briana Jones' death was ruled accidental due to alcohol and drug abuse.
Sunnyvale is the capital of DUI murder.
Sunnyvale police have arrested a 32 year-old man for murder following a fatal shooting. Officers responded in force to a shooting at 600 Block Tasman Drive. The victim, a 31 years old man, was found dead on the spot. Witnesses claim that the victim fled from the scene after hearing multiple gunshots. Police identified the suspect as Natig Maashirov.
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