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The protest was one of an estimated 2,700 similar events scheduled nationwide on Saturday.

Organizers and participants stated their goal was to peacefully protest against authoritarianism and preserve democracy.

The event drew first-time protesters, including Republicans and Independents, as well as longtime activists.

JACKSON TWP. − What began as a peaceful No Kings protest and dance party along Fulton Drive NW nearly ended in tragedy after one participant was injured by a hit-and-run driver on Saturday afternoon.

The incident involving an unidentified driver of a white pickup truck occurred shortly after 2 p.m. Oct. 18.

Witnesses told Massillion Indpendent photographer Kevin Whitlock that the motorist seemed to deliberately drive on the grass where they were sta

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