An illegal migrant from Venezuela is currently being sought after for reportedly hitting a tourist in Nashville and then running away from the accident scene last month. This action left the victim hospitalized with severe injuries, according to authorities.

The individual, named Tony Gebian Lopez Infante, aged 32, who had previously been issued a deportation order, allegedly struck Zach Carach while Carach was in the process of crossing the street on May 18, as confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security.

Florida-native Carach was in Nashville to celebrate his 21st birthday.

Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary at DHS, pointed out that Lopez Infante, who should not have been in the US according to her, was allowed to remain in the country due to the policies of the Biden administration.

“The Biden Administration released this illegal alien into our country in 2023,” said McLaughlin. “This crime was preventable and is the direct result of open border policies that prioritized illegal aliens over the safety of American citizens. Secretary Noem is praying for Zachary Carach’s quick recovery.”

Lopez Infante entered the US on Aug. 1, 2023, and was released into the country two weeks later, according to DHS. He was ordered deported by an immigration judge on Sept. 25, 2024, but was never arrested.

He is also wanted in Williamson County for an outstanding probation violation warrant related to a previous theft, according to WKRN.

The victim’s mother, Sheena Carach, said the situation has been “physically and mentally exhausting for everyone” as her son has spent more than two weeks in the hospital.

“I’m his mom, and I’m lighting a fire. And I’m begging and pleading with every single citizen of this country to get this out there,” Sheena said.