• A man, identified as Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdés, died after being struck by a vehicle while fleeing an ICE raid.
• The incident occurred at a Home Depot in Monrovia, California, where ICE agents were conducting operations targeting day laborers.
• The response from local authorities highlights a lack of communication and safety concerns regarding ICE activities.

A man identified as Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdés, a 52-year-old from Guatemala, died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to flee an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid at a Home Depot in Monrovia, California. The incident unfolded when Montoya ran onto the 210 Freeway as ICE agents initiated their operation on August 14. City Manager Dylan Feik confirmed that local police were called after receiving reports of ICE activity near the store, which is frequented by day laborers. Unfortunately, Montoya was struck by an SUV traveling at approximately 60 mph, and he succumbed to his injuries after being taken to a hospital, according to Dawn and HuffPost.

The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability regarding ICE's enforcement tactics. Federal immigration officials have been criticized for their actions, particularly for detaining individuals without significant criminal records. The Department of Homeland Security clarified that they were not aware of Montoya's situation until after he was struck, emphasizing that he was “not being pursued by any DHS law enforcement," according to Le Monde and India Times.

Witnesses at the scene recount horror as Montoya attempted to escape the terrifying actions of federal agents. A local farmer and day laborer described the chaos that erupted when someone shouted “La migra, corre,” signaling the presence of immigration enforcement. In the days following the tragedy, community members gathered to honor Montoya, emphasizing the dangers associated with such raids and their broader implications for immigrant safety and community trust, as highlighted by local officials and advocates, according to HuffPost and India Times.