'This Isn't How Your Story Ends': Jogger Speaks Out After Brazen Attempted Kidnapping Attack

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BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (CBS) --  A jogger who was sexually assaulted and almost kidnapped in Massachusetts is speaking about the bold attack.

The attack happened about 7:30 a.m. Sunday in Bridgewater.

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According to police, the victim was jogging when a stranger pulled over, got out of his car, and tried to grab a hold of the woman.

Police say a struggle between Gordon J. Lyons, 57, and the 37-year-old woman ensued.

Lyons sexually assaulted her, police said. He then got back in his car and drove off after a neighbor noticed the attack.

The victim, who asked to not be shown on camera, described the violent struggle.

"The next thought, which I'm glad I had, was you're not going to let this happen. This isn't how your story ends," she said.

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Lyons has been charged with kidnapping, indecent assault, and battery.

At his arraignment on Tuesday, Lyons pleaded not guilty to all charges. He is being held without bail pending a hearing.

Prosecutors revealed that Lyons was convicted of rape in a 1978 case.