Man fleeing ICE near Monrovia Home Depot killed in freeway crash

A man fleeing federal immigration enforcement activity at a Monrovia Home Depot was struck and killed by an SUV after running onto the nearby freeway, authorities said. Monrovia officials reported there was no ongoing ICE operation in the city at the time and that the investigation into the crash would be handled by the California Highway Patrol, while noting that ten people were detained during the operation.

Police responded to a report of immigration enforcement activity at the Home Depot store on Mountain Avenue shortly before 10 a.m. on Thursday. An officer observed federal agents approaching the store and, during the course of the action, a man fled on foot, crossing Evergreen Avenue and entering the eastbound 210 Freeway near Myrtle Avenue. A motorist later collided with the pedestrian, who was transported to a hospital but died from his injuries.

City Manager Dylan Feik said there was no additional information indicating ongoing ICE activity in Monrovia and that the city had not received communications from ICE in connection with the incident. In a statement, Feik urged residents not to rely on the city for rapid updates and extended condolences to the family of the...