Meridian, ID (CBS2) — The Meridian Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred around 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Tesla dealership on Franklin Road.

The preliminary investigation determined that 70-year-old Christopher Talbot of Meridian made an obscene gesture toward a 49-year-old victim before hitting him with his car. Reports indicate the victim had been driving a truck with pro-Trump flags and had just parked and exited his vehicle when Talbot struck him with his car. The victim drove himself to a nearby hospital, where he was treated and released for non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was able to record Talbot’s license plate, leading officers to his home in Meridian.

At the time of the incident, a protest was taking place at the Tesla dealership, with approximately 30 protesters and an estimated 200 counter-protesters in attendance. The victim was identified as a counter-protester at the event.

Talbot was arrested without and booked into the Ada County Jail on one count of Aggravated Battery.

The Meridian Police Department reminds people to respect everyone’s right to protest and express their 1st Amendment Rights without resorting to violence.

If you have any information which may assist with this investigation please contact Ada County Dispatch at (208) 377-6790.