An undocumented immigrant who entered the United States during the Biden administration’s policy of catch and release is now facing accusations of causing severe injuries to a Maryland woman in a head-on collision. This update follows his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The individual, identified as Kevin Alexis Mendez-Ortiz, is a Honduran national who entered the country illegally in 2022, according to a statement from ICE Baltimore.

On November 9, Mendez-Ortiz reportedly caused a serious accident in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Authorities state that he veered into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on crash with another vehicle. After the collision, he allegedly fled the scene.

ICE Baltimore apprehended Mendez-Ortiz on November 25 as part of a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

The crash left a passenger in the other vehicle with multiple injuries, including fractured vertebrae, a broken collarbone, and a broken wrist.

She also had fractured ribs, injuries to her intestines and uterus, as well as a ruptured diaphragm, collapsed lung and a concussion, the agency said.

According to ICE, Kevin Alexis Mendez-Ortiz is a criminal illegal immigrant from Honduras who recently caused a head-on collision in Prince George’s County that sent a U.S. citizen to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  (ICE Baltimore Field Office)

Mendez-Ortiz entered into the U.S. illegally near Hidalgo, Texas, on Sept. 30, 2022.

He was arrested by the U.S. Border Patrol and issued a notice to appear in front of a judge that same day. According to ICE, he was then released into the U.S. on his own recognizance.

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On Nov. 12, the Prince George’s County Police Department cited Mendez-Ortiz for failing to display his license and registration, driving without proper authorization, multiple hit-and-run–related violations, including not stopping or remaining at the scene and not providing insurance information, unsafe lane changes, driving on the wrong side of the road, failing to control speed, and disobeying traffic control devices and lane directions.

“This tragic incident underscores why ICE remains steadfast in its mission to identify, apprehend and remove illegal aliens who pose a threat to public safety,” said ICE Baltimore acting Field Office Director Jeremy Bacon.

“A U.S. citizen suffered devastating injuries because of the reckless behavior of an illegal alien who had no lawful right to be in our country. The Baltimore field office extends our deepest hopes for our fellow citizen’s full and speedy recovery. We will continue working tirelessly to keep our communities safe from individuals who endanger the public through irresponsible and unlawful actions.”