In a jaw-dropping incident at the Scripps Ranch Pride fence, Stephen Gunter faced a late-night threat that no one should ever have to experience. While inspecting the rainbow lights that had recently been vandalized, Gunter spotted a Toyota Prius on his tail. Just as things started to feel sinister, the car drove over the curb, heading straight for him like some twisted game of dodgeball gone wrong.

Gunter successfully leaped over his fence to evade the vehicle, which ended up crashing into a nearby succulent plant—who knew plants could be so resilient? Capturing the disturbing encounter on cell phone footage, Gunter documented not just the erratic driving but also the offensive gestures made by the driver.

The driver, identified as Jonathan Parada, was arrested shortly after and faces charges related to hate crimes and assault. It's shocking to learn this Pride fence, a symbol of love, has been targeted over 20 times since its installation. Gunter, undeterred by the threats, plans to add new art installations to the fence, proving that love still triumphs over hate. Here's hoping every night can be a celebration, minus the vehicular drama!