A 28-year-old Mexican citizen died Tuesday morning, July 14, 2026, after being struck by a tractor-trailer while fleeing federal immigration authorities in St. Augustine, Florida, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The man was one of four occupants in a vehicle stopped by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) just before 6:45 a.m. at a gas station parking lot. All four fled on foot during the encounter.

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported that the pedestrian was hit by the tractor-trailer in the right lane and sustained fatal injuries at the scene. The 64-year-old truck driver stopped immediately and attempted to render aid.

This incident marks the third such death in a week involving individuals fleeing federal immigration agents. In a separate case in Texas, DHS said a man was shot and killed after allegedly trying to ram agents with his vehicle.

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"The pedestrian was struck by the tractor-trailer in the right lane and sustained fatal injuries on scene," the Florida Highway Patrol said.