Man dead in crash after fleeing from ICE in Michigan, police say

A man is dead after crashing his car while fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Michigan over the weekend, reported the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network.

The man was driving in Grand Rapids on Sunday, Sept. 20, at about 7:10 a.m. ET when his vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire, the Grand Rapids Police Department said.

The driver of the vehicle, the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. ICE officers attempted to stop him before the crash and he fled, police said.

The man was identified as Mario David Coronado Juarez, according to Rep. Hillary Scholten, who said she has reached out to ICE for answers.

Police Chief Joseph Trigg said he is requesting the Michigan State Police handle an investigation due to the complexity of the case.

The police department said it had no involvement or knowledge of the situation before being called to the crash site. USA TODAY has reached out to ICE and the Department of Homeland Security for more information.

“No traffic stop should end with a fatality. Something went wrong, and we need to know what and how. I have sent a letter to Immigration and Customs…

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