Guatemalan Man Dies in ICE-Related Crash in Grand Rapids

A Guatemalan man was killed after a traffic stop by ICE led to a fatal crash in Michigan. Advocates demand justice.

September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Grand Rapids, Michigan — A deadly traffic encounter between federal immigration officers and a Guatemalan driver ended in a car crash Sunday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, according to local authorities.

The incident occurred when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents attempted to pull over the vehicle, but the driver fled, leading to a collision with a tree that resulted in his death at the scene. The man, identified as Mario David Coronado Juárez, was a construction worker from Guatemala who had been supporting his family back home.

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Advocacy group Movimiento Cosecha shared details about Coronado’s life, emphasizing his dedication to his wife and three children. They called for accountability if ICE actions contributed to his death. Meanwhile, Rep. Hillary Scholten has requested a full investigation into the agency’s involvement, urging transparency and a thorough review of the events leading to the tragedy.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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