A man who allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian with his truck in New Jersey Friday is in the United States illegally, Fox News Digital has learned.
The Department of Homeland Security stated that Wilson “Adrian” Morocho-Necta, 33, is an illegal alien from Ecuador who entered the United States over the southern border in 2019 and was deported to Mexico after a judge issued a final order of removal.
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He then illegally entered the United States at an unknown place and time.
He is now a fugitive from the law, and ICE is searching for him.
Local police in New Jersey do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities under the Immigrant Trust Directive, also known as a “sanctuary” policy protecting illegal aliens. The order was “designed to strengthen trust between New Jersey’s law enforcement officers and the state’s diverse immigrant communities, thereby ensuring that victims and witnesses feel safe reporting crimes.”
Morocho-Necta was charged with leaving an accident that resulted in death and endangering an injured victim by fleeing the scene. The victim has been identified as Justo Pilco-Tenesaca, 68, of Morristown.
Pilco-Tenesaca was allegedly pinned under the truck, triggering 911 calls from spectators, while Morocho-Necta fled on foot.
Pilco-Tenesaca was transported to a neighboring hospital following the incident, but he died of his injuries.
Morocho-Necta was operating an HC Home Improvement & Construction truck. Eric Couper, the company’s owner, reportedly claimed he was “friggin’ mortified” by the disaster.
“The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is aware of the defendant’s immigration status,” said Meghan Knab, the office’s public information officer. “Morocho-Necta is currently at-large, and we are seeking public assistance in apprehending the fugitive. We will be communicating and cooperating consistent with applicable New Jersey state and federal laws regarding immigration.”
“Upon being taken into custody, the MCPO intends to file a motion seeking pre-trial detention consistent with the Criminal Justice Reform Act,” she continued.
