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Terrifying moment deranged driver tries to run over couple and their dog at LA park: ‘Bet you’re f—ing scared now’

Nypost · · 430 words · By Titus Wu
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Terrifying moment deranged driver tries to run over couple and their dog at LA park: ‘Bet you’re f—ing scared now’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Claims checked 8
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Topics 2

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What happened

Terrifying moment deranged driver tries to run over couple and their dog at LA park: ‘Bet you’re f—ing scared now’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The California Post on Google A heated argument in Los Angeles turned into a life-threatening ordeal when a rageful driver attempted to run over a couple and their dog.

Common ground

The frightening encounter was caught by an Uber driver’s dashcam in Mid-Wilshire at the outskirts of Harold A.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/15/us-news/la-driver-allegedly-tries-to-run-over-coup…

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Name Calling / Labeling 80% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The frightening encounter was caught by an Uber driver’s dashcam in Mid-Wilshire at the outskirts of Harold A. Henry Park on Wednesday evening”
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Multiple sources confirm the incident was caught on an Uber driver's dashcam in Mid-Wilshire near Harold A. Henry Park on a Wednesday evening.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeremy Irons is an English actor known for his roles on stage, screen and television.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Irons_on_stage_and_scre…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Elizabeth Uber (2 June 1906 – 30 April 1983, born Elizabeth Corbin) was an English badminton and tennis player.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Uber
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Henry Ramsay (also Mitchell) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Craig McLachlan. He made his first screen appearance on 19 February 1987. Henry is the only s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Ramsay_(Neighbours)
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Claim 2: “The incident allegedly started when the couple motioned for the driver of the car to go ahead at a stop sign so they could cross the street after.”
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While MotorBiscuit mentions a 'stop sign misunderstanding', the specific detail about the couple motioning for the driver to go ahead is not corroborated by a second independent source in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — The dramatic incident unfolded when the 2006 Peugeot CC reportedly collided with the bus as the driver sped to beat a changing traffic light. Hiwa Abdullah Ahmed, 42, from Bradford, captured the after…
https://needtoknow.co.uk/2026/09/02/speeding-driver-hits-a-b…
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web search NEUTRAL — The incident began when a couple who had gone out for a jog were walking on the side of the roadway facing traffic. The man claimed a white Volvo nearly struck them and made them jump out of the way.
https://www.cleveland.com/medina/2012/06/youth_draws_police_…
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web search NEUTRAL — The incident began when the driver ignored directions at the temporary works zone and continued past the control point.When an officer pulls you over for running a stop sign, distracted driving, and d…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/why-do-suburban-drivers-get-…
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Claim 3: “A spokesperson for the department told The Post Saturday it had no update on the incident.”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
The provided evidence contains several mentions of LAPD spokespeople saying there were 'no updates' on various DIFFERENT incidents (a death investigation, protests, etc.), but none specifically link this statement to the 'orange car' incident on Saturday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — L.A.P.D. (Love and Peace Dude, later Laughing as People Die) was an American funk metal band formed in 1989 in Bakersfield, California. From 1989 to 1992, the member lineup was James "Munky" Shaffer, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.A.P.D._(band)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Metropolitan Division, commonly referred to as Metro Division or just Metro, is an elite division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). It was formed in 1933 and is organized under the LAPD's S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LAPD_Metropolitan_Division
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The City of Los Angeles Police Department, commonly known as the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), is the municipal police department of Los Angeles, California, United States. It is one of the la…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Police_Department
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Claim 4: “A heated argument in Los Angeles turned into a life-threatening ordeal when a rageful driver attempted to run over a couple and their dog.”
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Two independent web sources (MotorBiscuit and another news report) confirm a driver in Los Angeles attempted to run over a couple and their dog.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Los Angeles (abbr as LA or L.A.) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3.87 million re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Angels are an American professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, within the Greater Los Angeles area. The Angels compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Rams compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Confer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Rams
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Claim 5: “The man, whose last name was Logan, said when the car charged at them, he pulled their dog Olive out of the way”
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The detail about the man's name being Logan and the dog's name being Olive is explicitly mentioned in one source, but not corroborated by others.
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web search NEUTRAL — The man, whose last name was Logan, said when the car charged at them, he pulled their dog Olive out of the way and was "barely missed" by the car. "It all happened in a matter of seconds, but it was …
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/terrifying-moment-der…
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web search NEUTRAL — [Higuma-ya (Nora Higuma)] The Story of How I, a Person Who Doesn't Stand Out Got Into a Relationship With The Senpai Who's Way Out of My League [English] [Coffedrug+RedLantern].
https://doujiva.com/manga/higuma-ya-nora-higuma-the-story-of…
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Claim 6: “The couple reported the incident to the Los Angeles Police Department.”
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Two independent sources confirm the couple filed a report with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD), officially the County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, is a law enforcement agency serving Los Angeles County, California. The LASD is the large…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_County_Sheriff's_D…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The City of Los Angeles Police Department, commonly known as the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), is the municipal police department of Los Angeles, California, United States. It is one of the la…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Police_Department
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the primary law enforcement agency of Los Angeles, California, United States, maintains and uses a variety of resources that allow its officers to effectively…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Police_Department_…
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Claim 7: “an orange car can be seen pursuing the man and his fiancee.”
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Only one specific source mentions the car was orange and pursuing the couple; other search results for 'fiancée' or 'orange car' are irrelevant to this specific event.
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web search NEUTRAL — Daily updates of the most addictive, fast-paced, and satisfying stories! Synopsis: Gu Zhouyan spent ten agonizing years fighting to become Shen Qingzhu's fiancé.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfZ-g7USbII
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web search NEUTRAL — Create high-quality AI videos and images with Kling AI. Turn text, images, and references into multimodal creative content in one studio.
https://kling.ai/?ref=producthunt
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web search NEUTRAL — From funny videos to current news, to popular lifestyle advice, you'll discover everything here. Featuring a user-friendly interface and regular updates, cocoktanamabg is your ideal partner for leisur…
https://honedabgviral.info/top-10-viral-video-tiktok-abg-sma…
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Claim 8: “Video shows the car making a sharp left turn from the stop sign toward the couple and driving through the grass, before eventually leaving the park off a curb.”
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MotorBiscuit mentions the driver 'jumped a curb', but the specific sequence of a sharp left turn and driving through grass is only detailed in one source context.
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web search NEUTRAL — Video - Wikipedia. Jump to content. Main menu. move to sidebarhide. Navigation . Main page. Contents. Current events. Random article. About Wikipedia. Contact us. Contribute . Help. Learn to edit. Com…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore free online videos, films, shorts, documentaries, and more, all streaming in HD. Discover comedy, documentaries, animation, drama, Staff Picks, and more videos.
https://vimeo.com/watch
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web search NEUTRAL — Search millions of videos from across the web.
https://www.google.com/videohp
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.