**Breaking News** Hickory Man Charged With Driving Into Group Of Migrant Workers In Lincolnton

A Hickory man who allegedly drove his vehicle into a group of migrant workers in the Lincolnton Walmart parking lot turned himself in to police Monday night.

Daniel Gonzalez, 68, surrendered at the Lincolnton Police Department with several relatives by his side, the department said in statement. His family members told detectives that Gonzalez had hit the gas pedal accidentally while trying to park his car and left the scene in a panic.

Gonzalez had rammed his SUV into a group of 20-30 migrant workers waiting Sunday morning to board a shuttle bus that travels to and from a nearby farm.

An original statement from the police department earlier Monday said detectives believed the assault was intentional.

The sports utility vehicle involved in the incident has been recovered .

A release from Lincolnton Police says Gonzalez has been cooperative with detectives. After consulting with the District Attorney’s Office Gonzalez was arrested and charged with Felony Hit and Run. He received a $50,000 secure bond.

The victims were treated at a local hospital for their injuries, and all six were released late Sunday.

Lincolnton Police is continuing to work with the FBI, the State Bureau of Investigation and the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles on the investigation.

The Hickory Daily Record contributed to this story