Family Demands Release of Man Struck by ICE Vehicle in Houston

Miguel Parra-Hernandez, a 48-year-old Mexican national who has lived in the United States for 34 years, was struck by an unmarked ICE vehicle Saturday morning on Clay Road near Highway 6 in northwest Harris County. He remains hospitalized with two broken legs and is in ICE custody.

Surveillance video shows Parra-Hernandez exiting a white pickup truck and attempting to flee before an unmarked black SUV crosses a median and strikes him. The passenger, identified by ICE as Jose Mendoza Cervantes, fled the scene and has not been captured.

“ICE brutally and viciously ran over Mr. Miguel. We cannot have officers who have no worry for human life.”

ICE stated agents were attempting to arrest Cervantes, who had a felony record and an active deportation order. The agency maintains Parra-Hernandez ran in front of the vehicle while fleeing.

Family members and FIEL Houston held a news conference Sunday demanding Parra-Hernandez's release and an investigation. His brother Rodolfo Parra said he was on his way to work and is not a criminal.

FIEL Executive Director Cesar Espinosa alleged paramedics were not called for at least 10 minutes and vehicles were moved before the Harris County Sheriff's Office arrived. The Sheriff's Office is investigating the matter as a vehicle-pedestrian incident.