Illegal Alien Deported 16 Times Receives One-Year Sentence for Killing Colorado Man

In a highly contentious case, 47-year-old Ignacio Cruz-Mendoza has been sentenced to one year in prison for the vehicular homicide of 64-year-old Miller in Colorado. Cruz-Mendoza, who was in the U.S. illegally and had been deported 16 times, was involved in a fatal crash on Highway 285 near Conifer in June 2024. The incident, which resulted in Miller’s death and serious injuries to another driver, has sparked outrage due to the leniency of the charges and sentence.

Cruz-Mendoza, driving a semi-truck for Monique Trucking, veered off the road, causing pipes and angle iron to spill onto multiple vehicles. The accident led to Miller’s immediate death and significant injuries to another driver. Despite the gravity of the situation, the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office initially filed only misdemeanor traffic violation charges against Cruz-Mendoza. This approach allowed him to plead guilty to these minor charges, leading to a one-year prison sentence.

The decision to charge Cruz-Mendoza with traffic violations rather than more serious felony charges has drawn significant criticism from Miller’s family and the community. Deann Miller, the victim’s widow, expressed frustration over the perceived inadequacy of the legal outcome, stating, “I’m mad because the most this man could get is a year for murdering my husband because the DA refused to charge him with more charges.”

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Cruz-Mendoza’s immigration status further complicates the case. ICE officials confirmed that he has been deported 16 times since his first deportation in 2002, yet he managed to return to the U.S. repeatedly. The agency has placed a detainer on him, requesting custody upon his release from prison to address his immigration violations.

For further details on the case and ongoing developments, visit Breitbart.