Mother of migrant killed in Border Patrol chase files wrongful-death lawsuit

Mother of migrant killed during Border Patrol chase files wrongful death suit

The mother of a passenger killed in a car crash that happened as the driver fled a Border Patrol agent in Otay Mesa is suing the federal government, alleging the agent was reckless in chasing the car on a busy highway. Jesus Atenco Perez, 23, was in the backseat when the sedan slammed into a parked Caltrans vehicle on the shoulder of state Route 905 and flipped about 2:20 p.m. Oct. 22. He and a second passenger were killed. The driver, Sergio Jo…

Mother of undocument immigrant killed in Otay Mesa Border Patrol chase sues feds

The mother of an undocumented migrant who was killed in a high-speed Otay Mesa car crash sued the federal government Thursday because a U.S. Border Patrol agent pursued the vehicle he was riding in, causing undue risk to him and other people on the roadway, her lawsuit alleges. Jesus Atenco Perez was one of two passengers killed when a vehicle driven by Chula Vista resident Sergio Josue Palomera crashed at high speeds on state Route 905 on Oct. …

Mother of migrant killed in Otay Mesa Border Patrol chase sues federal government

Jesus Atenco Perez was one of two passengers killed when a vehicle driven by Chula Vista resident Sergio Josue Palomera crashed at high speeds on state Route 905 on Oct. 22, 2024.

Mother of migrant killed in Border Patrol chase files wrongful-death lawsuit

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer wears a patch on their sleeve. (Photo courtesy of Customs and Border Protection) The mother of a migrant who was killed in a high-speed Otay Mesa car crash sued the federal government Thursday. She alleges that a U.S. Border Patrol agent pursued the vehicle Jesus Atenco Perez was riding in, causing undue risk to him and other people on the roadway. Atenco was one of two passengers killed when a vehicl…