DHS responds after illegal immigrant charged in DUI crash allegedly kills 2 boys
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An illegal immigrant accused of driving drunk and killing two teenage boys in South Carolina will now be held in immigration detention, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Friday.
Eri Otoniel Roblero Perez, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, allegedly swerved and struck 12-year-old Dereon James Robinson and 9-year-old Mikhail-Lee Smith, who were riding their bikes on the sidewalk, FOX Carolina reported.
Both died in hospital.
Perez was charged with two felonies resulting in death, driving with an open container and driving without a license.
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Eri Otoniel Roblero Perez faces multiple charges, including aggravated DUI resulting in death, following a crash that killed two children in Spartanburg County. (Spartanburg Co. Sheriff’s Office)
Dereon’s mother, Megan, told the hearing that she was walking behind the children when the crash happened and that she “almost got hit” herself. reported.
“I ran to my son as he bled to death,” Megan told the judge.
One of Dereon’s brothers added: “Now I have to bury my brother who respected me on his own birthday.”
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DHS released photos of two children who died at a local hospital following the crash. (DHS)
DHS confirmed that Perez entered the country illegally at an unknown date and time.
“This criminal illegal alien from Mexico had no business being in our country, and now two boys are dead because he decided to drive while intoxicated,” said DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis.
The photo shows the damage to the sidewalk fence at the scene of the accident. (WHEN)
“Dereon Robinson and Mikhail-Lee Smith should still be with us today,” he continued. “Our prayers are with the families of Dereon Robinson and Mikhail-Lee Smith.”
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Perez is being held in the Spartanburg County Detention Center and has been denied bail.
