SUNNYVALE, Calif. (KGO) -- Sunnyvale resident Don Draper was at the intersection of Sunnyvale Saratoga Road and El Camino Real at around 6 p.m. Tuesday when he witnessed a driver speed through and hit several pedestrians.One woman flew into the air and landed in front of his car. In his rage, Draper said he got out of his vehicle and confronted the driver, whose car hit a tree. Draper yelled at him but the driver, who was in his car with the airbag deployed, did not make eye contact. "The door was open and I yelled at him," Draper said, "And he was saying 'I love you Jesus' or 'thank you Jesus.' Maybe he said both. "The driver has been identified as 34-year-old Isaiah Joel Peoples<doc-sep>A mural of George Floyd is shown in the intersection of 38th St & Chicago Ave on March 31, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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(Photo by CARLOS OSORIO / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CARLOS OSORIO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) 'Never seen levels like this': Union president on airline passenger misconduct Memorial Day weekend will bring rain and cool air for much of the East SUNNYVALE, Calif. (KGO) -- A car plowed into a group of pedestrians in Sunnyvale Tuesday night. It happened just before 6:40 pm at El Camino and Sunnyvale Saratoga Road. According to Sunnyvale Police, they believe the man behind the wheel may have hit the crowd intentionally. Witnesses also told police that there was no sign of the car attempting to stop. (CNN) — A driver who appears to have intentionally hit a group of pedestrians on a sidewalk in Northern California, leaving eight people injured, faces eight counts of attempted murder, Sunnyvale Public Safety Chief Phan Ngo said Wednesday. The incident happened Tuesday evening in Sunnyvale. Police were called to the scene about 6:40 p.m., after the driver appeared to accelerate as he moved into a crosswalk full of pedestrians, Ngo said in a video posted to the department’s Facebook page. A witness told investigators the driver was heard to say “something similar to, ‘Thank you, God,’” after plowing through the crosswalk and crashing into a tree, Ngo said. Evidence suggested the driver intentionally struck the pedestrians. “There’s no apparent connection between the suspect and the victims,” the chief said. Don Draper told CNN he spoke with the suspect moments after the crash. “I made the mistake of yelling at him in his own car,” Draper said. “And that’s when I heard him saying, ‘I love you, Jesus. Thank you, Jesus.’ “ The victims ranged in age from 9 to 52, with a 13-year-old suffering the most serious injuries and admitted to a hospital in critical condition, according to Ngo. A 32-year-old woman, a 33-year-old man and a 52-year-old man suffered major injuries and were admitted in stable condition. The others were either treated at the scene or treated at hospitals and released. The suspect was identified as Isaiah Joel Peoples, a 34-year-old Sunnyvale resident who was born in San Francisco, the public safety department said. It’s unclear whether he has an attorney. CNN reached out to the public defender’s office to see whether it is involved. Peoples was arrested at the scene of the crash. He was unhurt. Ngo said police obtained a search warrant for his apartment as part of the investigation. No evidence has linked the suspect to any terrorist organization and it appears Peoples acted alone, Ngo said. Sunnyvale Avenue, between El Camino Real and Old San Francisco, will be closed until 8 a.m. Two lanes of westbound El Camino Real will be open. Please use alternate routes and expect delays in that area. We thank you all for your patience. Our thoughts are with the injured. pic.twitter.com/T4TQjZccPx — Sunnyvale DPS (@SunnyvaleDPS) April 24, 2019 Capt. Jim Choi, a department spokesman, described what happened as an “intentional act.” He said there were no signs the car attempted to slow down or brake at the scene. “People are just walking to get to these restaurants and food places and grocery stores, rather than getting in their car and driving there,” Shanelle Fioretti told CNN affiliate KGO-TV, describing the area at the time. Police contacted the FBI about the driver, according to Choi, who said investigators are considering “all possibilities” in terms of a motive. The suspect from the El Camino Real/Sunnyvale Saratoga incident has been identified as Isaiah Joel Peoples (12/02/1984) a resident of Sunnyvale. pic.twitter.com/luVZ7oT3Z0 — Sunnyvale DPS (@SunnyvaleDPS) April 24, 2019 The FBI is assisting local law enforcement in the investigation, according to an agency spokesperson. “Should it be determined that a federal crime was committed, we will become more involved.” The incident is believed to be isolated, Choi said. Police have released the identity of the victims. Sunnyvale is about 40 miles from San Francisco. CNN’s Scott McLean, Josh Campbell and Nick Watt contributed to this report.<doc-sep>
SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- A car plowed into a group of pedestrians in Sunnyvale, California Tuesday night, and police say the crash may have been intentional.The crash happened at El Camino Real and Sunnyvale Saratoga Road. Eight victims were taken to the hospital, some with serious injuries. The driver was arrested.Around 6:40 p.m., a man in a dark sedan was seen by witnesses speeding through the busy intersection before plowing through the group of people.The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety said the group was possibly targeted by the driver, a man who they believe purposely turned into the group while driving full speed. "Looks like it might have been an intentional act," Capt. Jim Choi with Sunnyvale DPS said. "All of that is under investigation at this time. The driver is in custody. "The youngest victim is a 13-year-old girl, the rest are believed to be adults. DPS said some victims suffered serious injuries.Witnesses said the driver made no effort to stop. "We do have witness statements that show that vehicle did not attempt to slow down or brake," Choi added. "And the scene itself doesn't show any evidence of braking. "The crime scene extends about a half a block down El Camino Real. Those who live in the area said it's a busy intersection surrounded by homes and businesses.Shanelle Fioretti told KGO-TV, "People are just walking to get to these restaurants and food places and grocery stores, rather than getting in their car and driving there. "It's unclear whether the driver knew any of the victims. Investigators are looking into a possible motive, and whether alcohol or drugs played a role. "It's very unusual. The city of Sunnyvale is a very safe city," Choi added. "So, to hear about a tragedy like this, it's just unheard of."