Motorist Flees from ICE Agents Causing Fatal Crash in Savannah
A motorist fleeing from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempting to conduct a traffic stop collided with another car Monday morning, resulting in the death of a local schoolteacher. Oscar Vasquez Lopez, 38, has been charged with vehicular homicide by the Chatham County Police Department. In addition to the homicide charge, he faces citations for reckless driving, driving without a valid license, and failure to obey a traffic control device. The incident occurred in Savannah, where Lopez was driving alone when he crashed into another vehicle. The police report indicates that Lopez was trying to evade law enforcement when the collision happened. The local community is mourning the loss of the schoolteacher, whose identity has not been released. This tragic event raises concerns about the ongoing issues related to immigration enforcement and traffic safety in the area. The Chatham County Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Local authorities are urging drivers to adhere to traffic laws to prevent similar incidents in the future.
