ICE Says Driver in Deadly Westfield Crash Was Living in US Illegally, Issues Immigration Detainer

ICE says driver in deadly Westfield crash was living in US illegally, issues immigration detainer

CLARK COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- The man accused of crashing into a vehicle with four people inside -- killing two and sending another two to the hospital -- has been issued an immigration detainer, an ICE spokesperson said. Illinois State Police previously told WCIA that 34-year-old Edwin Pacheco-Meza was traveling eastbound at West Lincoln Street near South Division Street in Westfield Friday evening. He then reportedly crossed the center line and…

Coles County Board members link state's undocumented immigrant policies to fatal crash

"Mike and Gail Clayton were killed because of a driver who was in the country illegally," said Coles County Board Chair Darrell Cox during a news conference Tuesday regarding the deaths of his fellow board member and his wife.

IL state rep: Reckless immigration policies led to fatal crash

(The Center Square) – An Illinois state lawmaker blames “reckless immigration policies” after a crash killed Coles County Board Member Mike Clayton and his wife, Gail. The driver is reportedly