MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — A 25-year-old DoorDash driver from St. Paul Park has been charged in Ramsey County after prosecutors allege he struck a 64-year-old grandfather with his Jeep while attempting to bypass road construction by driving through a residential yard in Maplewood. Isaiah Christopher Graham, 25, faces one count of second-degree assault and one count of criminal vehicular operation in connection with the October 16, 2026, incident. According to the criminal complaint, Maplewood police responded to the 2900 block of Frank Street North at approximately 9:20 a.m. after receiving a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. Officers arrived to find a 64-year-old man lying on his back with road rash on his left side and a cut on his right hand. Investigators learned that Graham had reportedly approached a road closure while making deliveries and attempted to bypass the construction by driving his Jeep across a residential lawn. The victim, who was visiting his daughter’s property, reportedly stepped in front of the Jeep to prevent Graham from driving through her yard. According to court documents, the two men argued for approximately four minutes. During the confrontation, Graham recorded video on his phone. In the recording, Graham can be heard telling the man to move away from his vehicle. The victim refused, stating that Graham was not going to drive through his daughter’s yard. At one point, the victim threatened to break the Jeep’s windshield as Graham turned the steering wheel. The complaint alleges Graham eventually stated, “I need to go,” before accelerating toward the victim and striking him. The impact reportedly threw the 64-year-old into the air. Family members told KSTP that witnesses estimated he was thrown nearly 10 feet. Investigators said Graham did not stop after striking the man and instead continued driving away from the scene. Witnesses also reported seeing Graham maneuver his Jeep around road construction, enter the wrong lane of traffic, and nearly collide with a steamroller. Someone at the scene photographed the Jeep’s license plate, helping investigators identify the vehicle. Surveillance footage from a nearby driveway reportedly captured Graham swerving around a construction worker without appearing to slow down. Graham later provided investigators with the cellphone video he had recorded during the confrontation. According to the criminal complaint, the recording captured the moment of impact, including the camera jolting and the victim crying out in pain. During questioning, Graham told law enforcement that he had feared for his life during the confrontation. However, investigators stated that their review of the video did not support his claim that he appeared to be acting out of fear. The victim’s family told KSTP that he suffered bruising and other injuries but did not sustain any broken bones. Graham has been charged with second-degree assault and criminal vehicular operation. The allegations have not been proven in court, and Graham is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.