By — Cybele Mayes-Osterman Cybele Mayes-Osterman By — Jack Brook, Associated Press Jack Brook, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/ice-agent-charged-with-assault-for-hitting-fleeing-man-with-car-in-houston-will-turn-himself-in-attorney-says Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ICE agent charged with assault for hitting fleeing man with car in Houston will turn himself in, attorney says Nation Nov 1, 2026 11:01 AM EST A federal immigration officer charged with aggravated assault after he ran over a Mexican man with his car in Houston will turn himself in on Monday, according to his attorney. Mario Alberto Morales, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, struck Miguel Parra Hernandez, a 48-year-old construction worker, with his unmarked SUV on Oct. 10, as he chased Parra Hernandez through a parking lot. A grand jury indicted Morales on Friday on a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. READ MORE: An ICE officer is charged with assault for striking a man with a car in Houston Morales is planning to turn himself in at a courthouse sometime on Monday, David Lindenmuth, his attorney, told The…
ICE agent charged with assault for hitting fleeing man with car in Houston will turn himself in, attorney says
In short
ICE agent Mario Alberto Morales faces a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after striking 48-year-old construction worker Miguel Parra Hernandez. Although defense counsel described the crash as accidental, video footage showed sharp steering maneuvers before the vehicle struck the victim, who sustained a broken leg. The enforcement action reportedly targeted an individual who has been dead for almost ten years, according to the man's family. Parra Hernandez remains in federal custody at a rehabilitation facility while recovering from his injuries.
Key points
- The indicted federal agent plans to formally surrender to authorities on Monday following…: The indicted federal agent plans to formally surrender to authorities on Monday following the grand jury decision.
- Investigators and prosecutors are reviewing the agent's background, citing prior criminal…: Investigators and prosecutors are reviewing the agent's background, citing prior criminal history that typically disqualifies law enforcement applicants.
- The injured construction worker suffered a broken leg during the incident and remains det…: The injured construction worker suffered a broken leg during the incident and remains detained in federal custody.