Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdez dies in fatal Monrovia car crash.
The tragic death of Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdez has prompted renewed condemnation from immigrant groups regarding recent federal immigration actions. The fatal vehicle collision occurred while the man was fleeing law enforcement personnel at a Home Depot location in Monrovia.
Officials identified the deceased as Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdez, hailing from Jutiapa, Guatemala. Confirmation of his identity was provided by the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, referencing communication with the Guatemalan consulate.
Video evidence gathered near the scene on the 210 Freeway indicates the unfortunate incident unfolded shortly after law enforcement activity took place below the freeway. Eyewitness accounts suggest the man crossed a nearby street onto the eastbound 210 Freeway.
The precise sequence of events leading to his fatal encounter with an SUV remains under investigation. Police were dispatched to the area just before the midday hour following reports of a collision on the Myrtle Avenue stretch of the roadway.
Investigators have yet to determine precisely why the individual entered the freeway at that moment.
