The madman who smashed a U-Haul truck through a crowd of people protesting the Iranian regime, injuring two, has been identified as Calor Madansecht.
Madanescht was arrested and booked for misdemeanor reckless driving and held on $0 bail. It was not immediately clear whether he was released.
Investigators said the motive is still under investigation. At least two people were injured.
Read more at https://nypost.com/2026/01/12/us-news/suspect-identified-in-u-haul-attack-on-iran-protest-in-los-angeles/
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