Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say
Summary
A man who was running from immigration agents in Florida was hit and killed by a large truck. This is the third death in a week involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Authorities are investigating the incident.Key Facts
- The man was part of a group of four people stopped by ICE and Homeland Security agents at a gas station in St. Augustine, Florida.
- When the group ran away on foot, the man ran across a busy road and was struck by a tractor trailer.
- The truck driver stopped and tried to help the man after the accident.
- This is at least the 10th death linked to ICE encounters since President Donald Trump started a large deportation campaign last year.
- The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the operation and is investigating the death of a Mexican national.
- Other recent deaths occurred when people fleeing immigration agents were hit by vehicles in other states such as California and Virginia.
- The Mexican government has asked U.S. officials to review deaths of migrants in ICE custody or during raids.
- State Representative Angie Nixon described the death as a result of problems with immigration enforcement actions.
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