ICE agents. | Source: Getty Images
ICE officials said he made a reckless U-turn, ran a red light, and collided with a civilian vehicle, killing the driver.
"This vehicular homicide is an absolute tragedy and deadly consequence of politicians and the media constantly demonizing ICE officers and encouraging those here illegally to resist arrest — a felony," Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in the statement.
Oscar Vasquez Lopez car speeding, from a post dated February 18, 2026. | Source: YouTube/WJCLNews
Less Than a Half-Mile From School
The crash site was heartbreakingly close to campus. According to the Associated Press, the crash happened less than a half-mile from the school. Though students were off for Presidents Day, teachers had reported to work, and Davis was driving to school when she was killed.
At Hesse K-8 School, Principal Alonna McMullen shared the devastating news with families. McMullen wrote:
"I wanted to make our families aware that our school has experienced the death of a teacher, who was killed in a traffic accident this morning just outside the school. Dr. Linda Davis was a beloved member of our school family, and her loss has affected us deeply."
"The students and staff will react in different ways to the death of one of our school community members. We all should expect and try to understand that there will be a variety of emotions and responses to what has occurred. The most important thing we can do is to be supportiveand encourage an open expression of feelings," she added.
