ICE vehicle strikes man during enforcement operation in west Houston

Who's involved

• ICE agentsStruck man with vehicle during enforcement operation
• Miguel Parra-HernandezMan struck by ICE vehicle
• Jose Mendoza-CervantesSuspect with active warrant ICE was pursuing
• Harris County Sheriff's OfficeInvestigating the incident
• Lesley BrionesHarris County Precinct 4 Commissioner
• Rep. Sylvia GarciaCommented on incident

The facts

• Incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. Saturday on Clay Road near Highway 6.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• 48-year-old man struck by ICE vehicle while ICE agents pursued wanted suspect.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Man suffered suspected broken leg; one source reports leg broken in three places requiring surgery.^{1 2 3 5} Stated by 4 sources
• Man remains in ICE custody at hospital; condition unknown per initial reports.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Harris County Sheriff's Office vehicular crimes unit investigating using surveillance video.^{1 4} Stated by 2 sources
• Jose Mendoza-Cervantes fled on foot and remains at large; had active warrant.^{2 3} Stated by 2 sources
• Security camera footage captured incident; business owner shared video with sheriff's office.⁵

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• ICE Parra-Hernandez ran in front of vehicle and was struck.^{3 5}
• Lesley Briones ICE must cooperate fully and release all video evidence; demands transparency and accountability.^{1 2 4}
• Rep. Sylvia Garcia ICE vehicle struck man; need to know what happened; ICE has lied before and operations bring chaos.²
• ICE Mendoza-Cervantes is Mexican national, undocumented, had four prior arrests for DUI and firearm charges, previously deported twice.³