November 22, 2025
Back to all stories

ICE fugitive with Oregon license in fatal Boise crash

Boise police arrested Elvin Elgardo Ramos-Caballero on Nov. 11, 2025 after his pickup struck and killed 8-year-old Mora Gerety as he turned at an intersection; he was driving on an Oregon-issued license despite an outstanding ICE warrant and a 2019 in‑absentia removal order. A DHS assistant secretary condemned the case and a Florida congressman cited it while pressing for a federal crackdown on state policies that allow undocumented drivers to obtain licenses.

Immigration and Driver Licensing Public Safety and Law Enforcement

📌 Key Facts

  • Incident: Nov. 11, 2025 right-turn collision in Boise killed 8-year-old Mora Gerety
  • Suspect: Elvin Elgardo Ramos-Caballero had an Oregon driver’s license and an outstanding ICE warrant
  • Immigration status: ordered removed in absentia in May 2019 after failing to appear
  • Official reaction: Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin issued a statement; Rep. Byron Donalds cited the case in calling for policy changes