Posted on 08/14/2007 6:26:07 AM PDT by Dubya
A man accused of causing a fiery wreck that killed a family of three on the East Freeway is in the country illegally, authorities said.
Juan Felix Salinas, 42, voluntarily returned to his home in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, two years ago, officials said. But he returned to the U.S., eventually making his way back to the Houston area.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said Monday they have placed an immigration hold on Salinas but had no other information about his past.
Salinas remained in police custody Monday, charged with three counts of intoxication manslaughter in the deaths of Tenisha Williams, 26; her husband, S.J. Williams; and her son, Xavier Brown, 2. His bail has been set at $90,000 — $30,000 for each death.
Houston police said Salinas was speeding and rapidly changing lanes about 8:30 p.m. Saturday when he rear-ended a Toyota Corolla in the 8700 block of Interstate 10.
The Toyota caught fire and eventually was engulfed in flames. The family was pronounced dead at the scene.
Salinas, who suffered minor injuries in the wreck, had a blood-alcohol level of .24 — three times the .08 legal limit for intoxication in Texas.
When the van slammed into the Toyota, Salinas had been free on bond from a March 31 family violence incident in Jacinto City.
The case remains open, authorities said.
On Saturday, bystanders struggled to save the young family. Some used hand-held fire extinguishers to hold back the flames while others attempted to pry open the doors.
Felinda Williams said she was grateful to everyone who tried to save her daughter, grandson and son-in-law.
"At least somebody cared enough," a grieving Williams said Monday. "They put themselves in danger trying to help them."
Williams said she will closely follow the case against Salinas as it progresses.
"When he's in court, I'm going to be in court," she said. "He tore a whole family apart."
mike.glenn@chron.com
“Accused drunken driver remains in custody in the accident,”
Give it a week. He’ll be back in Mexico. In a month he’ll be back in the US.
B@stard!
I was on jury duty the week of 12/11/06 and one of my fellow jurors told me that her nephew was killed a year earlier by two illegals DRIVING their truck with FAULTY BRAKES to the BRAKE SHOP to be repaired when – surprise, surprise — the BRAKES FAILED AND THEY KILLED HER NEPHEW. I guess these MORONS thought they were back in Mexico where – in addition to driving DRUNK — they and their idiot friends do crap like that all the time. Can you say “Tijuana Taxi?” Can you say “TOW TRUCK?”
The driver got 4 years in prison and will be deported when he gets out.
Gotta wonder how long it will take him to sneak back in and kill someone else?
Estimates indicate they are killing around 25 American citizens each day, either with vehicles or via other criminal activity.
I can’t wait until the interstates start filling up with Mexican truckers on tight deadlines – and I do mean DEADlines – hurtling at carloads of unsuspecting native-born American citizens – all 387 of us.
Do you suppose this crap might stop if one of Bush’s daughters became a victim?
Of course, unlike the rest of us, they are driven to their endless round of parties by an armed SS detail, which eliminates the risk that they will be tempted to drive drunk themselves or be mugged or raped.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_zCpQZ-H94
There should be a mandatory 30 day waiting period for illegal aliens before they enter the country.
LEGAL citizens are the ones punished for crimes they commit.
“There should be a mandatory 30 day waiting period for illegal aliens before they enter the country.”
They SNEAK IN, ILLEGALLY.
They’re not going to wait let alone tell you they’re here!
Yet nothing is done. We need a fence and we need to start deporting the illegals directly and indirectly. Especially MS-13 should be rounded up and deported. They are not only violent criminals but have a link to Middle Eastern terrorists.
And only one illegal alien per month.
That's the kicker. And when this scum gets his new, forged drivers-license... he'll have a spotless record. A legal citizen will carry a seatbelt violation for years.
ping
I wish one of you ‘computer geek’ fellow Freepers would keep a database of all the deaths caused by illegals.
send him back to Mexico...
in Little bitty pieces.
Bank of America welcomes them with open arms.
Meanwhile, Jorge Arbusto is packing for Quebec, to plan the SPP/NAU integration.
I noticed a BofA branch near my house draped with a banner that said: "The official bank of NASCAR". I've been meaning to go stir the pot on a few NASCAR message boards over the matricula consular issue. With so many reports of illegals being involved in horrific traffic accidents, I'd think NASCAR fans would find the connection... interesting.
in Little bitty pieces.
I prefer the idea of a skyscraper-height "Mexipult". Lob 'em south so hard that they burn up on re-entry.
Tree more notches for your belt! Enjoy your cheap lettuce...three more Americans are dead for the sake of your twisted political view of our economic needs.
It’s so crazy that I see some GOP candidates referencing illegals ... Fred Thompson ... is aware of it. I need to hear more about what his plans are to end this nightmare.
I’m sure he was just late for work, after having a few drinks for lunch. Let’s go easy on the guy < /S >
Ditto... same goes for Romney. I like Hunter's stance.... but it looks like he'll never catch fire.
I wouldn’t vote for Mitt ... he’s another RHINO.
I need to hear more about Duncan and I want Fred to announce his stances and nomination.
Well, yes, there will still be those that flout the law. But if having a waiting period stops ONE illegal alien from killing someone - it's worth it!
Well, yes, there will still be those that flout the law. But if having a waiting period stops ONE illegal alien from killing someone - it’s worth it!
The victim will just have to WAIT a little longer to be murdered.
Face it, there are some folks we just don’t want here. If they don’t go through ALL the proper channels and thoroughly checked out and IN LINE with other aliens - then I’d feel better that they really WANT to be here and OBEY our LAWS.
Ping!
If you want on, or off this S. Texas/Mexico ping list, please FReepMail me.
“His bail has been set at $90,000 — $30,000 for each death.”
Bail too light!!
So all he has to do is come up with $9K, jump bail and find a new identity.
Ought to check out www.needanewcongress.com..... Jim King is running for the 5th district in Florida - has a strong stand against illegal immigration.
Article on www.americantruckersatwar.com talks about it - no direct link to the story, though.......
We need to get these folks out and keep them out!
“So all he has to do is come up with $9K, jump bail and find a new identity”
You read my mind!
Maybe we should have a program where if you turn in any illegal alien in your house you are given a $100 Target gift certificate - no questions asked.
This wreck was horrible! The family burned to death inside their car - this man should be shot - three counts of murder for this habitual criminal
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