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EXCLUSIVE: A tragic incident unfolded last Friday in New Jersey when a pedestrian was fatally struck by a truck driven by a man residing unlawfully in the United States, according to information obtained by Fox News Digital.
According to a federal insider, Wilson “Adrian” Morocho-Necta, a 33-year-old Ecuadorian national, had entered the U.S. illegally in 2019 through the southern border. Following a judge’s final deportation order, he was returned to Mexico.
Subsequently, Morocho-Necta re-entered the United States clandestinely, without a known date or location.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office released an image of Wilson “Adrian” Morocho-Necta, who is suspected of being involved in a deadly vehicle collision in Morristown, NJ, on March 19, 2026.
Currently on the run, he is being pursued by ICE as they continue their investigation to locate him.
As part of New Jersey’s “Immigrant Trust Directive,” often referred to as a “sanctuary” policy for illegal aliens, local police do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The directive is “designed to strengthen trust between New Jersey’s law enforcement officers and the state’s diverse immigrant communities, thereby ensuring that victims and witnesses feel safe reporting crimes.”
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Morocho-Necta has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and endangering an injured victim by leaving the scene. The victim has been named as Justo Pilco-Tenesaca, 68, of Morristown.
Pilco-Tenesaca was reportedly pinned under the truck, sparking 911 calls from bystanders while Morocho-Necta fled on foot.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital after the crash, but died from his injuries.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection police officers stand outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building during a protest on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Morocho-Necta was driving an HC Home Improvement & Construction truck. The owner of that company, Eric Couper, reportedly said he was “friggin’ mortified” over the crash.
“The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is aware of the defendant’s immigration status,” said Meghan Knab, the office’s public information officer. “Morocho-Necta is currently at-large, and we are seeking public assistance in apprehending the fugitive. We will be communicating and cooperating consistent with applicable New Jersey state and federal laws regarding immigration.”
“Upon being taken into custody, the MCPO intends to file a motion seeking pre-trial detention consistent with the Criminal Justice Reform Act,” she said.
Fox News Digital reached out to Couper.