<p>Authorities say an illegal immigrant fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Savannah, Georgia, caused a vehicle collision on Monday that resulted in the death of a beloved special education teacher.</p>
<p>ICE agents were attempting to pull over Guatemalan national Oscar Vasquez Lopez, 38, when he made &#8220;a reckless U-turn&#8221; and ran a red light before colliding with Dr. Linda Davis&#8217; vehicle, <a href="https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/deadly-evasion-illegal-immigrant-flees-ice-crashes-car-and-kills-innocent-driver" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according</a> to the federal agency. Davis was pronounced dead at the scene.</p>
<p>“This vehicular homicide is an absolute tragedy and deadly consequence of politicians and the media constantly demonizing ICE officers and encouraging those here illegally to resist arrest — a felony,” Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.</p>
<p>“These dangerous tactics are putting people’s lives at risk. Fleeing from and resisting federal law enforcement is not only a crime but extraordinarily dangerous and puts oneself, our officers and innocent civilians at risk. Now, an innocent bystander has lost their life,&#8221; McLaughlin added.</p>
<p>Vasquez Lopez unlawfully crossed the border at an unknown time, according to DHS. He then received a deportation order in 2024.</p>
<p>On Monday, DHS said Vasquez Lopez was in custody at a local hospital, where he was being treated for minor injuries. The Chatham County Police Department has charged him with vehicular homicide and multiple traffic offenses, including reckless driving, driving without a valid license, and failure to obey traffic control devices.</p>
<p><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Davis&#8217;s employer, Hesse K-8 School, released a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hessek8school/posts/pfbid0FHRT7wrfKdFP2oKuVWmu6b7cD631f5MnaeMgpSfmi4TtuiC51yb6jqinFzHg8yRfl?ref=embed_post" target="_blank" rel="noopener">statement</a> on Facebook on Monday, describing the deceased as &#8220;a beloved member of our school family,&#8221; adding that &#8220;her loss has affected us deeply.&#8221;</span></p>
<p>The crash occurred less than a mile from the school, which was holding a work day for teachers while students stayed home for the President&#8217;s Day holiday, <a href="https://www.wjcl.com/article/ice-chase-crash-savannah-georgia/70390635" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according</a> to local news channel WJCL.</p>
<p>&#8220;We all should expect and try to understand that there will be a variety of emotions and responses as to what has occurred. The most important thing we can do is to be supportive and encourage an open expression of feelings,&#8221; the school said.</p>
<p>The school is offering counseling for students and staff &#8220;who need special attention and support&#8221; in the wake of Davis&#8217; &#8220;tragic&#8221; death.</p>
<p>Several community members shared their condolences in the comments on the school&#8217;s Facebook post.</p>
<p>One woman said Davis had &#8220;the most beautiful and infectious smile and personality that lit up everything and everyone around her.&#8221; Another who said she grew up with Davis described her as an &#8220;amazing&#8221; sibling to her three sisters.</p>

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