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Immigration Authorities Seek to Detain Suspect in Drunk Driving Fatality

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to detain an undocumented immigrant accused of fatally striking a man mowing his lawn in Louisiana. The suspect, Roberto Romero-Hernandez, 34, was involved in a crash on August 3 that resulted in the death of 59-year-old Rickey Maddox.

Romero-Hernandez was arrested and faced federal charges of vehicular homicide and driving while intoxicated. Authorities confirmed they placed a detainer to prevent his release following local court proceedings, citing concerns over his immigration status and driving offenses.

According to reports, Romero-Hernandez was driving his 2014 Chevrolet Silverado on Louisiana Highway 1 in Avoyelles Parish around 9 p.m., when he lost control and collided with Maddox, who was riding a mower on the shoulder of the road. Maddox was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died from his wounds.

Police indicated that Romero-Hernandez left the scene uninjured but was detained several hours later and transported to the local detention center. He faces additional charges for careless operation, driving without a license, and having expired vehicle registration plates.

Jail records indicate that he remains in custody. It is not yet clear when or how Romero-Hernandez entered the United States.

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