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Miguel Parra-Hernandez Struck by ICE SUV
Houston man injured by ICE agent's vehicle during immigration chase.
In brief
Houston man injured by ICE agent's vehicle during immigration chase. Miguel Parra-Hernandez, a 48-year-old Houston resident with 34 years in the city, suffered a broken leg after being struck by an ICE agent's SUV while fleeing a pursuit targeting another man. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Miguel Parra-Hernandez
Miguel Parra-Hernandez, a 48-year-old immigrant who has lived in Houston for over three decades, suffered a broken leg when struck by an ICE officer in a west Houston parking lot.
ICE Pursuit Incident
Parra-Hernandez was in the vehicle with Jose Mendoza-Cervantes, who had an active deportation order, when ICE agents targeted Mendoza-Cervantes.
ICE Vehicle Collision
Surveillance footage shows an unmarked Jeep Cherokee approaching Parra-Hernandez, driving by him, and stopping in the parking lot.
Family Response
Rodolfo Parra, Miguel's brother, spoke to media Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, alongside FIEL executive director Cesar Espinosa near the scene.
Medical Status
Parra-Hernandez was hospitalized Monday morning after leg surgery and remains in ICE custody at a Katy-area hospital.
Family Background
Parra-Hernandez lived in Houston for 34 years with no criminal record, according to FIEL Houston executive director Cesar Espinosa.
Niece's Account
His niece described him as an introvert who feared traffic tickets and fainted from pain after his legs were broken.
ICE's Response
ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday about the incident.
Here's the gist
Miguel Parra-Hernandez, a 48-year-old Houston resident with 34 years in the city, suffered a broken leg after being struck by an ICE agent's SUV while fleeing a pursuit targeting another man.
