NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — An ICE pursuit resulted in a crash involving several vehicles in Newark, New Jersey on Wednesday, according to Mayor Ras Baraka.
Police responded to Clinton Avenue and Shanley Avenue around 8:20 a.m. on a call of a crash involving two vehicles.
In a statement, the mayor said ICE was conducting an investigation when a van they tried to pull over fled, prompting the pursuit that led to the crash.
Two vehicles, including a ride share vehicle with two 15-year-olds and a 12-year-old were struck by the van, according to police.
The victims were taken to University Hospital for evaluation of complaints of pain.
The mayor said the male suspect was injured and taken to the hospital.
Baraka said Newark police were not involved in the investigation and only responded to the crash, and blasted ICE for engaging in the pursuit, saying, “somebody could have been killed in Newark today.”
“Federal authorities should adhere to local laws regarding vehicle pursuits and exercise common sense. Based on the damage they are inflicting on our communities, ICE has no business engaging in chases at anytime, anywhere – but especially in densely populated areas, and on roads still being cleared from a significant snowstorm,” Baraka said. “ICE cannot come into our city and recklessly put innocent people in harm’s way while they try to apprehend their targets. State law prohibits law enforcement from chasing vehicles unless the suspect poses an imminent threat.”
Earlier this month, another suspect fatally struck and killed a Savannah, Georgia-area teacher as he was attempting to flee ICE.
The incidents have drawn further scrutiny of ICE’s tactics.
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