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    Illegal alien charged in vehicular homicide

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    Illegal alien charged in vehicular homicide
    Alcohol suspected in crash that killed 18-year-old

    Posted: August 31, 2006
    9:45 a.m. Eastern

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    Another illegal alien, suspected of being intoxicated, has been charged with vehicular homicide in the death of an 18-year-old Tennessee man.

    Luis Oscar Garcia, 24, a Mexican who had been living in the U.S. without a green card for three years, was ordered held without bail this week on the vehicular homicide charge as well as driving under the influence.

    The victim in the crash was James F. Rogers Jr. of North Jackson, Tenn.

    A preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 7, and it is likely Garcia, who speaks little English, will use a court-appointed attorney for his defense.

    According to the Jackson Sun, Garcia's 1995 Chevy S-10 pickup ran a red light while traveling north on the U.S. 45 Bypass at Oil Well Road about 2 a.m. Saturday. He slammed into the '95 Honda Civic that Rogers was driving westbound on Oil Well.

    Police said Garcia had a strong odor of alcohol on his person and that his pants were soaked with a liquid that indicated the presence of alcohol. There also were two beer bottles, one partially filled, in the truck at the time of the accident, police said.

    In addition to the vehicular homicide and DUI charges, Garcia faces counts of driving without a license, registration or proof of insurance. When police did a check on his license plate, it did not come back under his name, the report said.

    As WND reported, illegal aliens – mostly driving unregistered and uninsured and without valid licenses – are causing mayhem on America's highways.

    While no one – in or out of government – tracks traffic accidents caused by illegal aliens, the statistical and anecdotal evidence suggests many of last year's 42,636 road deaths involved illegal aliens.

    A report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Study found 20 percent of fatal accidents involve at least one driver who lacks a valid license. In California, another study showed that those who have never held a valid license are about five times more likely to be involved in a fatal road accident than licensed drivers.

    Statistically, that makes them an even greater danger on the road than drivers whose licenses have been suspended or revoked – and nearly as dangerous as drunk drivers.

    In addition, the states with the most illegal aliens also have the most unlicensed drivers. Those states are also in the lead for the most hit-and-run accidents, according to reports issued by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System and the Pew Hispanic Center. California ranks at the top with 24.1 percent of the known 11.1 million illegal aliens.
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    Vigil today to honor local youth killed in wreck

    A candlelight vigil will be held by the Tennessee Volunteer Minutemen in honor of James "J.R." Rogers from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at Highland Memorial Gardens, at 3360 North Highland Ave. Though there will be some candles provided, the organization is asking that attendees bring their own candles and American flags.
    Rogers died from injuries he received in a two-vehicle crash on Aug. 26. He was laid to rest on Aug. 28.

    Luis Oscar Garcia, who federal officials said is an illegal immigrant from Mexico, is facing charges of vehicular homicide and DUI in connection with the fatal crash, as well as charges of driving without a license, registration or proof of insurance.

    Garcia is being held in J. Alexander Criminal Justice Complex on a $200,000 bond. The U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement also has placed an administrative hold (retainer) on Garcia to prevent him from bonding out of jail.

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    Fatal wreck suspect waives hearing

    By TYRONE TONY REED JR.
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    If he had been traveling in the left lane, Greg Bradham believes he would have died on Oil Well Road in the place of automobile accident victim James "J.R." Rogers Jr. Rogers was killed when his car was hit by a truck driven by an alleged drunken driver in the early morning hours of Aug. 26.
    Bradham, 36, of Jackson, told Rogers' family Thursday morning at City Court that his vehicle was behind the car driven by Rogers, 18, of Jackson, when the accident claimed Rogers' life. It occurred on U.S. 45 Bypass at Oil Well Road.

    "I heard someone going really fast; the man had to be doing at least 60 (miles per hour), and he never hit brakes," Bradham said. "I saw headlights and a red truck heading toward (Rogers). I hollered at (Rogers), but with his radio on, he must not have heard me."

    Bradham attended the court appearance of Luis Oscar Garcia, who is facing charges of vehicular homicide and DUI in connection with the accident, to offer his condolences to Rogers' family.
    "There wasn't a whole lot I could do," Bradham said about the accident. "I just told his family that I don't think he (Rogers) saw it coming."

    Rogers was laid to rest on Aug. 28. A candlelight vigil will be held by the Tennessee Minutemen in Rogers' honor from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Highland Memorial Gardens, his family said Thursday. They declined to comment on the case.

    Garcia waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday morning in City Court, and the case was bound over to the Madison County grand jury.

    Garcia, a 24-year-old native of Mexico, was shackled and wearing a dark blue inmate uniform when he entered the courtroom with his interpreter, Jane Arrington.

    Through Arrington, Garcia told Judge Blake Anderson that he understood he had the right to a preliminary hearing and that he was waiving his right to it. As this was said, Rogers' family quietly sobbed and held each other.

    Garcia's bond was set at $200,000. The U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement also has placed an administrative hold (retainer) on Garcia, that will prevent him from bonding out of jail, according to court records.

    Temple Black, Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman, said that Garcia is in the United States illegally and that as soon as court proceedings are over and he has served his time, he will be sent back to Mexico.

    "If he is found guilty on those charges, he has to serve his term in that jurisdiction," Black said. "When he finishes that term, he will be bound over to the Department of Immigration and Enforcement and deported."

    According to a police report, Garcia was driving a 1995 Chevy S-10 pickup that ran a red light while traveling north on the U.S. 45 Bypass at Oil Well Road about 2 a.m. Aug. 26. The truck slammed into the '95 Honda Civic that Rogers was driving westbound on Oil Well Road.

    A police report on the incident stated Garcia had a strong odor of alcohol on his person and that his pants were soaked with a liquid that indicated the presence of alcohol. There also were two beer bottles, one partially filled, in the truck at the time of the accident, police said.

    Garcia also is facing charges of driving without a license, registration or proof of insurance. When police did a check on his license plate, it did not come back under his name, the report said.

    Lt. J.D. Hale said Thursday night that police are still trying to track down whom the vehicle belongs to because it was improperly registered.

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    Vigil honors teenager killed in wreck
    Luis Oscar Garcia, a native of Mexico, face charges of vehicular homicide



    Every time 19-year-old Joe Cupples gets in his car, he thinks about the wreck that claimed the life of his friend James "J.R." Rogers Jr.
    "I got his obituary on my car gauge," Cupples said during a Thursday night candlelight vigil for Rogers at Highland Memorial Gardens. "It tore me apart," he added. Cupples will remember Rogers' signature smile and upbeat demeanor. "He was the jolly green giant to all of us."

    More than 200 people, many of whom were teenage friends of Rogers', turned out for the vigil. Rogers, 18, was killed when his car was hit by a truck driven by an alleged drunken driver in the early morning hours of Aug. 26.

    In addition to remembering Rogers, the vigil was organized by the Tennessee Volunteer Minutemen to call for stricter immigration laws.
    Luis Oscar Garcia, a 24-year-old native of Mexico whom authorities have said is in the United States illegally, is facing charges of vehicular homicide and DUI in connection with the accident. Temple Black, Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman, has said that as soon as court proceedings are over and Garcia has served his time, he will be sent back to Mexico. Black said on Thursday that immigration officials cannot disclose whom Garcia was working for because the investigation is ongoing.

    A trial date has not been set, but family members pledge to attend all the proceedings.

    Rogers' mother, Mary Holmes, who attended Thursday's vigil, said her son was "good hearted" and loved animals. He had a pet bird, she said laughingly, that would attack anyone but J.R. The bird used to sit on his shoulder while he played Xbox games.

    In the background at the memorial site, the rap song "Goodbye to My Homies" was playing. Holmes stood gazing at a blown-up photo of her son smiling wide in the driver's seat of his red 1995 Honda Civic. "That was his ride," Holmes said.

    His car, "that was his pride and joy," said Craig Latham, Rogers' uncle.

    Gene Allbert, Rogers' grandfather, bought him the car for his 16th birthday. "This is the worst tragedy that's ever happened to this family," Allbert said.

    Allbert said Rogers had an affinity for cars since he was a toddler. "We've been carrying him to stock car races since he was 6 months old."

    At a young age, he knew the cars and the drivers' names.

    Allbert said Rogers had to be 3 or 4 during one trip to the stock car races in Nashville. There were two cars in front of Allbert that were going slow, and he shared his frustration. Then, all of a sudden, without missing a beat, J.R. said, "bump him, gan-gan." Everyone in the car started laughing, Allbert said, laughing again as he recalled the story.

    Cupples and other friends encouraged their peers to help change people's attitudes about drinking and driving.

    Val Treece, pastor of the Jackson Family Worship Center, led a prayer during the vigil. He encouraged the youth to "think on the good things" and good memories of Rogers. "Kids, remember his life."

    Looking out into the audience of mostly teenagers, Treece also said: "Whatever you do, don't drive drunk. There are too many alternatives."

    Mothers Against Drunk Driving advocates Stan and Mary Ann Flowers, of Brownsville, came out to the vigil to show their support.

    Stan Flowers had a suggestion for the youth to preserve their fond memories of Rogers and help the family through their grief. "Start writing down the good things about J.R. and give it to his mother," he said.

    Ten years ago, the Flowerses lost a daughter and a grandchild in Lauderdale County to a drunken driver, they said.

    "My daughter Melody Missledine was 22, and her child, Justin Drew Missledine, was 3," Mary Ann Flowers said. The Flowerses were not able to see the driver brought to justice in a court of law, they said. He died in the accident as well.

    "If you want to do something, then you've got to change minds," said 17-year-old Jake Nickell, a student at North Side High School and friend of Rogers'

    Rogers' death had a profound impact on Nickell.

    "It made me quit drinking," Nickell said, recalling how many times Rogers had been the designated driver for many friends.

    "He (J.R.) drove me home on nights whenever I was too drunk to drive," Nickell said.

    In addition to driving home the message against drinking and driving, there was also a message calling for stricter immigration laws.

    Carl "Two Feathers" Whitaker, state director of the Tennessee Volunteer Minutemen, organized the vigil to also help promote tougher laws against illegal immigrants.

    "Our mission is to help put pressure on immigration laws," Whitaker said. "We do this through vigils, protests and rallies."

    Whitaker said he has been to six funerals of people killed by illegal immigrants so far this year in the state.

    "There's absolutely no hate involved (against immigrants). We'd like them to understand the laws," Whitaker said.

    Garcia also is facing charges of driving without a license, registration or proof of insurance. When police did a check on his license plate, it did not come back under his name, the report said.

    The license plate also did not match the vehicle that Garcia was driving, said Lt. J.D. Hale of the Jackson Police Department. So police are still trying to determine to whom the vehicle is registered. "We feel like it's going to be outside the county," Hale said. "That's what it appears to be right now."

    Frances Douglas, of Jackson, a family friend, said the death of Rogers has made her more aware of the dangers on the roads.

    "It's made me more cautious of things as well as talking to my own children about things to look for (while driving)," Douglas said.

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