Fleeing Illegal Escapes ICE Only to Be Struck By SUV: He Didn't Make It

https://www.westernjournal.com ^ | August 17, 2025 | Ole Braatelien

[Enterprise]

A Guatemalan man died on Thursday after an SUV struck him as he fled from a federal deportation raid in California.

The morning of the incident, Immigration and Customs Enforcement was raiding a Home Depot in Monrovia, California, according to KABC-TV in Los Angeles.

[Enterprise]

Synopsis: ICE was raiding a HOME DEPOT in Monrovia. Carlos Roberto Montoya, 52, ran toward the 210 Freeway, where an SUV struck him at between 50 and 60 miles per hour.

ICE said he wasn't a target of the raid and they only learned of his death hours after the raid.

Democratic California Rep. Judy Chu blames Trump.

Montoya has been in the country three years.

So, had the borders been properly policed, Montoya would still be alive, in Guatemala. So stuff it, CHU.

[Uncle Miltie]

Gee that’s too bad.

Honey, can you get me another beer?

[Nervous Tick]

I hope damage to the SUV was minimal.

[tennmountainman]

At least we will save on Detention cost. And his plane fare back to his country
of origin.

[llevrok]

Karma is a b^tch

[Enterprise]

When we were children they taught us to stop, look, and listen for traffic before crossing the street. Someone wasn’t paying attention.

[Sarah Barracuda]

I hope the suv is ok repairing those things can be costly

[yuleeyahoo]

Will he still be returned to Guatemala?

[Equine1952]

The Alligator allergy killed him quicker than a high speed killer SUV. Daanng! That Karman is a beotch. 🥴

[Enterprise]

"Will he still be returned to Guatemala?"

It's anyone's guess.

[SaxxonWoods]

The way this was written I was expecting to hear the SUV had been arrested.

[TheDon]

“The Consulate General of Guatemala in Los Angeles deeply regrets this sad event and is currently in contact with the family, providing the necessary assistance,” the consulate said in a statement to KABC-TV.

Nice of the consulate to help out the SUV owners. Not sure insurance covers this accident. I'm sure the family is traumatized and will need counseling too.

[TheDon]

The consulate will likely pick up the tab for the flight home.

[chief lee runamok]

..Montoya, 52, ran toward the 210 Freeway, where an SUV
struck him at between 50 and 60 miles per hour.
     

[VTenigma]

Self licking ICE cream cone.

[mass55th]

If he’d just complied, he’d be alive today. Instead, he chose to flee and f*ck up someone else’s life.

[Freedumb]

Joe Biden and Mayorkas have much blood on their hands.

[rellic]

My collision insurance covers running into loose animals.
I think this guy qualifies as a loose running animal.
a Human being would have hid and waited for a safe break in traffic.

[No name given]

So do I.

[No name given]

The illegal alien is just reaping what he sowed.