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Jogger Escapes Unharmed After Man Tries to Run Her Down
1 Aug
Summary
- A man attempted to run over a jogger three times in an apartment complex parking lot.
- The suspect was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and hit-and-run.
- The jogger, who had never seen the suspect before, escaped unharmed.
In Cobb County, Georgia, a woman's morning jog turned into a terrifying ordeal when a man she had never met attempted to run her over. The incident occurred in the parking lot of her apartment complex on Sunday, July 19. After the jogger exchanged a simple greeting with Jesse Allen Davis, 21, he allegedly got into his vehicle and tried to strike her.
The woman managed to evade the initial attack and sought refuge behind a dumpster, where she called emergency services. While on the phone with the dispatcher, Davis reportedly made two further attempts to hit her with his car. He then sped away from the scene, striking another vehicle before losing control and crashing into a pole.
Davis was subsequently arrested and charged with aggravated assault and hit-and-run. He sustained facial injuries during the crash and is currently being held in Cobb County Jail. The motive behind the seemingly random attack remains unclear, as the victim stated she had no prior interaction with the suspect. The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of personal safety, even in familiar surroundings.
