In San Diego, an 8-year-old girl was killed in a car crash involving Brayan Alva-Rodriguez, who is described by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala. The incident occurred when Alva-Rodriguez reportedly crossed a double-yellow line and collided head-on with another vehicle. Several people were injured and taken to hospitals, while the young girl died at the scene.
Alva-Rodriguez has previous arrests related to driving under the influence, including incidents in 2020 and 2021. In one case, he was also charged with hit and run.
“How many deaths of children at the hands of criminal illegal aliens need to happen before Governor Newsom and sanctuary politicians will prioritize the safety and security of American families? This serial drunk driver should have never been allowed back onto California roads,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “We are praying for the family of this child who will be grieving this holiday season. Secretary Noem is calling on Governor Newsom to honor this ICE arrest detainer for this illegal alien.”
Earlier in the week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a detainer for Hector Balderas-Aheelor after his arrest in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed an 11-year-old boy on Thanksgiving morning. According to DHS, California rejected that ICE detainer.
DHS stated that its law enforcement officers remain focused on preventing similar incidents and protecting communities nationwide. The agency encourages victims of crimes committed by individuals without legal status to contact its Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office for support.
