A Mexican national has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after pleading guilty to illegally reentering the United States, following his involvement in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Dormont, Pennsylvania. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Saul Ramirez-Rivera, 26, appeared before United States District Judge Marilyn J. Horan on July 28, 2025. He was sentenced after admitting to the charge of illegal reentry of a removed alien.
Court documents state that on September 21, 2024, Ramirez-Rivera was involved in a deadly hit-and-run for which he was charged and later pleaded guilty. He received convictions for homicide by vehicle, accident involving death or injury while not licensed, reckless driving, driving without a license, and failure to stop at a red signal.
During the investigation into the incident, authorities determined that Ramirez-Rivera was present in the country without legal permission. Immigration records showed that he had previously been removed from the United States on February 13, 2019, after being convicted of illegal entry in federal court in Arizona. After completing his current sentence, he will be transferred to immigration custody pending removal proceedings.
Assistant United States Attorney Rebecca L. Silinski prosecuted the case.
Acting U.S. Attorney Rivetti acknowledged the efforts of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations and the Allegheny County Police for their work during the investigation.
"This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations, combat illegal immigration, and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime."
