She survived a throat‑slashing attack inside a moving car, and the alleged coworker is now in custody.
On Tuesday night, 32‑year‑old Emily Rivera was riding home from a downtown office when her colleague, Jason Miller, allegedly pulled a knife and slashed her throat while the vehicle was traveling at 35 mph on I‑95.
I reviewed the police report and found the incident occurred at approximately 9:17 p.m. near the 12th‑Street exit. The victim, bleeding heavily, managed to pry the door open and jump out of the moving sedan — a close call. Not what we expected. And the driver kept driving for another two minutes before stopping.
Paramedics arrived within six minutes, applied a tourniquet, and rushed Rivera to Mercy Hospital where surgeons repaired a 3‑cm laceration on her trachea. She is listed as stable and expected to make a full recovery, but the trauma will linger. So the suspect fled the scene — which was unexpected — and was later arrested after a brief pursuit by highway patrol.
Police say Miller, who has worked with Rivera on the same project for three years, was “under the influence of an unknown substance” and that a prior HR complaint existed. Because the attack happened in a private vehicle, jurisdiction fell to the county sheriff’s office, which is now handling the murder‑attempt charge. We found that the department is reviewing its workplace‑violence protocols, and a spokesperson said, “We are committed to a safe environment for all employees.”
“The assault was a calculated act that could have ended in tragedy,” said Deputy Sheriff Laura Chen.
The investigation also referenced police procedures and investigation tactics used in similar cases.
For more context on how law enforcement handles vehicular attacks, see NPR Crime. This was disappointing, especially for a company that prides itself on employee wellness.
Key takeaway
- Jason Miller charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
- Emily Rivera survived after exiting a moving car at 35 mph.
- Police response time under seven minutes.
- Company announced a review of its workplace‑violence policies.
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