Man Killed in Hit-and-Run While Fleeing ICE in Florida
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that a Mexican citizen died after being struck by a vehicle during an immigration operation in northeastern Florida. The incident occurred on July 14 around 6:42 a.m. on State Road SR-16 near Green Acres Road in St. Johns County. According to preliminary investigations, agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) attempted to detain four individuals in a gas station parking lot, prompting them to flee on foot. One individual ran across the highway and was hit by a trailer. The driver stopped to assist, but the victim, aged 28, died at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
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