Illegal Immigrant Causes Multi-Car Crash After High-Speed Chase in Baltimore

ICE agents attempted to serve a final order of removal on the suspect, who fled and caused a collision before trying to escape on foot.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:23am

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An illegal immigrant from Honduras led ICE agents on a high-speed chase through the streets of Baltimore, causing a multi-car pileup before attempting to flee on foot. The suspect, Ever Omar Alvarenga-Rios, was taken into custody by ICE after the incident, which resulted in injuries to Alvarenga-Rios and two ICE agents.

Why it matters

The case highlights ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement and local jurisdictions, with some politicians accused of encouraging illegal immigrants to evade arrest. ICE has reported a significant increase in threats and assaults against its agents in recent years.

The details

ICE agents attempted to serve a final order of removal on Alvarenga-Rios, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2014 and was previously released by the Obama administration. Alvarenga-Rios fled from the agents, driving recklessly through Baltimore streets before slamming on his brakes and causing a multi-car collision. He then tried to flee on foot but was ultimately taken into custody by ICE.

  • ICE agents attempted to serve the order of removal on Alvarenga-Rios last week.
  • The high-speed chase and collision occurred during that attempted arrest.

The players

Ever Omar Alvarenga-Rios

A Honduran national who entered the U.S. illegally in 2014 and was previously released by the Obama administration.

ICE

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, which is responsible for enforcing immigration laws.

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What they’re saying

“ICE law enforcement followed their training and used the minimum amount of force necessary to make the arrest.”

— ICE, Statement

“Our officers displayed exceptional training and professionalism in bringing a dangerous situation under control after an illegal alien chose to recklessly evade law enforcement.”

— Vernon Liggins, ICE Baltimore Acting Field Office Director

What’s next

Alvarenga-Rios remains hospitalized and in ICE custody. The agency says it will continue to prioritize public safety over politics.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement and local jurisdictions, with some politicians accused of encouraging illegal immigrants to resist arrest. The case also underscores the risks and challenges faced by ICE agents in carrying out their duties.