Man Fleeing Immigration Agents in Florida Tragically Killed by Truck

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A tragic incident occurred in St. Augustine, Florida, where a man fleeing from federal immigration agents was fatally struck by a tractor trailer around 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday. The man was one of four individuals who exited a vehicle during an encounter with Homeland Security Investigations and ICE agents. As he attempted to cross State Road 16, he was hit by the truck, despite the driver's efforts to assist him. The man's immigration status and nationality remain unknown, and the circumstances leading to the encounter with federal agents are still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol, with assistance from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Key Details: • Incident occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m. on State Road 16. • The man was part of a group fleeing from federal immigration agents. • The driver of the tractor trailer stopped to provide aid, but the man died at the scene. • Investigation is ongoing by the Florida Highway Patrol.