Shocking Hit-and-Run: Alleged Drunk Driver, an Undocumented Immigrant, Leaves Motorcyclist Injured

An undocumented immigrant finds himself behind bars following allegations of involvement in a hit-and-run incident that left a motorcyclist injured in Florida. The incident, reportedly fueled by alcohol, took place in Polk County, where the suspect is accused of reckless driving.

Authorities have identified the individual as 24-year-old Gudiel Miguel-Vasquez. Law enforcement officials claim he was driving a black Scion sedan late Sunday night when he drove through a stop sign while entering a Walmart parking lot, as reported by FOX 13.

According to police accounts, Miguel-Vasquez’s actions resulted in a collision with a motorcyclist, causing injury. The aftermath of the accident saw him facing multiple charges, including leaving the scene of a crash with injury, driving under the influence, driving under the influence causing property damage, and operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.

Eyewitnesses at the location recounted to authorities that Miguel-Vasquez neglected to stop and assist the injured motorcyclist. Instead, he allegedly continued to maneuver his vehicle, despite it having sustained notable damage to its front end, through the parking lot.

Witnesses at the scene reportedly told authorities that Miguel-Vasquez did not stop to check on the victim, and instead continued to drive through the parking lot despite sustaining significant damage to the front of his vehicle.

The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital with a broken arm and concussion.  

Shortly after authorities received a call regarding the incident, a deputy in the area noticed the suspected vehicle at a nearby intersection. The vehicle was reportedly missing its front bumper and had smoke rising from the engine. 

Upon approaching Miguel-Vasquez, he allegedly told authorities he did not have a driver’s license. 

Gudiel Miguel-Vasquez allegedly blew through a stop sign struck a motorcyclist in a drunk hit-and-run accident near a Walmart shopping center in Polk County, Florida on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, according to FOX 13. (Google Maps)

Deputies also reportedly found two additional passengers and several open cans of Modelo beer inside the vehicle, with authorities adding the men appeared drunk and all in the U.S. illegally.

Miguel-Vasquez was taken into custody on charges of leaving the scene of a crash with injury, driving under the influence, driving under the influence with property damage and no valid driver’s license, according to FOX 13. 

He remains in the Polk County Jail with an ICE detainer lodged against him by the Department of Homeland Security. 

Gudiel Miguel-Vasquez allegedly struck a motorcyclist in a drunk hit-and-run accident near a Walmart shopping center in Polk County, Florida on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, according to FOX 13. (Google Maps)

The two additional passengers were issued citations for open container violations and were taken into custody on civil ICE detainers.

“Here’s another example of someone who is here illegally and with no regard for our laws—driving without a license, driving while impaired, and hitting someone then fleeing,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. 

“We’d like to see him deported back to Guatemala where he can’t victimize anyone else here.”