NomNomFeb 21

Driver who deliberately struck cyclist near Long Bridge Park will likely avoid jail time

https://feddit.uk/post/44708281

Driver who deliberately struck cyclist near Long Bridge Park will likely avoid jail time - Feddit UK

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Show threadCris
How is that not assault with a deadly weapon?
Feb 21 at 8:30amWeb
Show threadKoboldCoterieFeb 21
Or vehicular assault, which is its own category?
Show threadTheTechnician27Feb 21
No, in the state of Virginia, it is not.
Show threadKoboldCoterieFeb 21
Oh, interesting - it seems you are right; I stand corrected.
Show threadTheTechnician27Feb 21

If you read the article:

Thernstrom was initially charged with attempted malicious wounding and destruction of property.

That’s Va. Code § 18.2-51, which is functionally what you’re talking about.

As to why the charge was reduced, the article doesn’t say, and I assume the author doesn’t know, as the article says many of the records are sealed.