ICE detains Mexican man after fatal DUI crash kills motorcyclist in Tennessee
Jul 7, 2026·Location: Jonesborough, TN
Country of origin: Mexico

ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Alfonso Vasquez-Morales, a Mexican national, after he was charged in a fatal DUI crash that killed 69-year-old motorcyclist William Richard Sauer. Vasquez-Morales told deputies he had consumed several beers before crossing into oncoming traffic and striking Sauer's motorcycle. He told ICE officers he entered the U.S. without authorization through Arizona about three years ago. The Washington County Sheriff's Office, a 287(g) partner, facilitated the transfer of custody to ICE.
Sources
- ice.gov
Sep 2, 2026·archived copy
- East Tennessee man charged in fatal Highway 107 crash now faces ICE detainer
fox17.com·Sep 2, 2026·archived copy
- William Sauer dies in Washington County alleged DUI crash
- ICE Lodges Detainer Against Migrant Charged in Deadly Tennessee DUI Crash
shorenewsnetwork.com·Sep 3, 2026
- tennesseeconservativenews.com
Sep 3, 2026
- WCYB
Jul 8, 2026
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