The brakes are touched quite a bit before entering the crowd. Had braking been maintained no one would have been run over.
Coming to a full stop in the middle of a riot/mob is one of the stupidest things you can do. It's the best way to get yourself/passengers killed or seriously hurt.
Tips For Driving Through Protests, Mobs & Riots | theexpiredmeter.com - No matter what you do, keep your vehicle in motion at all times. Once your vehicle is stopped the threat to you and your passengers increases dramatically. .... If someone tries to stop your vehicle by standing in front of itdo NOT stop. Slow down, but do not stop.