“Nothing indicates that this was motivated by race or by religion."

Then why all the emphasis on her race, the proximity to a mosque, and Ramadan?  The only person who seems to think this was a hate crime is a Muslim activist who has zero first hand knowledge of it. 

The whole concept of hate crime was a bad idea from the get-go, and this is just one example of why.  Just read her father's words.  Also, today's "writers" need to be careful not to exacerbate things.  In road rage, a nearby mosque does not belong in a headline.

DP does get props for mentioning Torres is likely here illegally. Maybe THAT should have been the headline.