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Mexican Illegal Arrested for Slamming Work Van Into School Bus, Killing Motorcyclist in South Carolina








Border Hawk



May 23, 2024




Lexington Police Department



An illegal alien was arrested in South Carolina this week after he allegedly crashed a work van into a school bus and motorcycle, killing the rider, authorities say.

The horrifying wreck unfolded just after 7 a.m. on Monday morning in Lexington County.
A school bus with seven students onboard slowed to a stop to pick up more children, prompting a motorcyclist riding behind to halt, as well.

The driver of a van traveling in the same direction failed to slow down, slamming first into the motorcycle and then into the rear of the bus, pinning the rider in between, the Lexington Police Department (LPD) explained in a press release.

The motorcycle rider died at the scene and a student on the bus was hospitalized with an arm laceration.

The van driver was treated for minor injuries and arrested after authorities determined he was at fault in the crash.

He was identified as 20-year-old Giovanni Mendoza-Jimenez, a Mexican citizen who is illegally present in the U.S.




Mendoza-Jimenez was cited for Driving Too Fast for Conditions and Failure to Stop for a School Bus but could face more charges at the conclusion of an ongoing investigation.

Authorities are working to determine if he was distracted while using a mobile phone at the time of the accident.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has filed a detainer against Mendoza-Jimenez and he will be transferred to ICE custody if and when he posts bond.

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This article was originally published by InfoWars.com


https://borderhawk.blog/mexican-ille...outh-carolina/

Illegal Alien Accused of Causing Crash that Killed Retired U.S. Marine



by JOHN BINDER 24 May 2024

An illegal alien has been accused of causing a crash that left 45-year-old Jon Douglas Ratcliffe, a retired United States Marine and a father, dead.

Giovanni Mendoza-Jimenez, a 20-year-old illegal alien from Mexico, has been arrested in Lexington, South Carolina, and charged with driving without a license, speeding violations, and failing to stop while approaching a school bus.

According to the Lexington Police Department, early on May 20, Mendoza-Jimenez was speeding while driving a van when he hit Ratcliffe, who was driving his motorcycle, and pushed him into the back of the school bus.

As a result, Ratcliffe was pinned between Mendoza-Jimenez’s van and the school bus, which killed him at the scene. There were seven students and a driver on the bus. One of the students was left with a cut on the arm and transported to a nearby hospital. The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.

The fatal crash is still being investigated.



Lexington Police Department

Ratcliffe’s obituary states that he was originally from Roanoke, Virginia, and served in the U.S. Marines, “which filled him with immense pride.”

“He was an outstanding man, a dedicated son, a devoted Father and Fiancé, a loving nephew, and extraordinary friend to many. While work was important to him, and making sure he provided for his family, he really had a passion for fishing, travel, and motorcycle riding,” Ratcliffe’s obituary states. “Jonny may be gone but he left an incredible mark on a lot of lives. His spirit of generosity and warmth will be an inspiration to us all.”

Ratcliffe leaves behind his son, Khristian, his fiancé, Kristine, and stepchildren Ayden and Victoria, among other friends and family.

Mendoza-Jimenez said he is an electrician and has been illegally living in the United States for six years, three of which have been spent in South Carolina. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed a detainer on him requesting custody if he is released from jail at any time.

He remains at the Lexington County Detention Center on a $1,527 bond and is set to appear in court on June 5.

https://www.breitbart.com/immigratio...ed-u-s-marine/

From Post #3 below on "Americans Killed by Illegals":

An illegal alien has been accused of causing a crash that left 45-year-old Jon Douglas Ratcliffe, a retired United States Marine and a father, dead.

Giovanni Mendoza-Jimenez, a 20-year-old illegal alien from Mexico, has been arrested in Lexington, South Carolina, and charged with driving without a license, speeding violations, and failing to stop while approaching a school bus.