Illegal immigrant allegedly flees after drunk hit-and-run injures motorcyclist: report

Illegal immigrant allegedly involved in drunk hit-and-run that injured Florida motorcyclist now faces multiple charges and ICE detainer in Polk County. Florida Illegal immigrant allegedly flees after drunk hit-and-run injures motorcyclist: report Gudiel Miguel-Vasquez faces multiple charges after authorities say he blew through stop sign at Walmart parking lot By Julia Bonavita Fox News Published February 20, 2026 6:40pm EST Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 20 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An illegal immigrant is behind bars after authorities allege he was involved in a drunk hit-and-run accident that injured a Florida motorcyclist. Authorities say 24-year-old Gudiel Miguel-Vasquez was behind the wheel of a black Scion sedan when he turned into a Walmart parking lot and blew through a stop sign in Polk County on Sunday night, according to FOX 13. Miguel-Vasquez then allegedly collided with a motorcyclist, police said. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TRUCK DRIVER ACCUSED OF KILLING INDIANA MAN AFTER RUNNING RED LIGHT Gudiel Miguel-Vasquez was taken into custody on charges of leaving the scene of a crash with injury, driving under the influence, driving under the influence with property damage and no valid driver’s license, according to FOX 13. (Polk County Sheriff's Office) Witnesses at the scene reportedly told authorities that Miguel-Vasquez did not stop to check on the victim, and instead continued to drive through the parking lot despite sustaining significant damage to the front of his vehicle. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital with a broken arm and concussion. Shortly after authorities received a call regarding the incident, a deputy in the area noticed the suspected vehicle at a nearby intersection. The vehicle was reportedly missing its front bumper and had smoke rising from the engine. Upon approaching Miguel-Vasquez, he allegedly told authorities he did not have a driver’s license. EXCLUSIVE: MOM SPEAKS OUT AFTER ILLEGAL ALIEN DUI SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY KILLS 8-YEAR-OLD, MAIMS MARINE DAD Gudiel Miguel-Vasquez allegedly blew through a stop sign struck a motorcyclist in a drunk hit-and-run accident near a Walmart shopping center in Polk County, Florida on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, according to FOX 13. (Google Maps) Deputies also reportedly found two additional passengers and several open cans of Modelo beer inside the vehicle, with authorities adding the men appeared drunk and all in the U.S. illegally. Miguel-Vasquez was taken into custody on charges of leaving the scene of a crash with injury, driving under the influence, driving under the influence with property damage and no valid driver’s license, according to FOX 13. He remains in the Polk County Jail with an ICE detainer lodged against him by the Department of Homeland Security. SHAPIRO FIRES BACK AT DHS, SAYS TRUCK DRIVER ACCUSED IN DEADLY CRASH HAD LEGAL STATUS IN DATABASE Gudiel Miguel-Vasquez allegedly struck a motorcyclist in a drunk hit-and-run accident near a Walmart shopping center in Polk County, Florida on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, according to FOX 13. (Google Maps) The two additional passengers were issued citations for open container violations and were taken into custody on civil ICE detainers.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP"Here's another example of someone who is here illegally and with no regard for our laws—driving without a license, driving while impaired, and hitting someone then fleeing," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. "We'd like to see him deported back to Guatemala where he can't victimize anyone else here." Julia Bonavita is a U.S. Writer for Fox News Digital and a Fox Flight Team drone pilot. You can follow her at @juliabonavita13 on all platforms and send story tips to [email protected]. Related Topics FloridaImmigrationU.S.CrimePolice and Law Enforcement True Crime The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal. Arrives Weekly By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time. Subscribe Subscribed Subscribe You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter!