Editor's note: This article previously stated the man was fleeing ICE detainment. However, it's unclear what prompted the pursuit and if ICE intended to detain the man.
A man who was fleeing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) died after being hit by a car on I-264 on Thursday, according to Virginia State Police.
Around 11 a.m., police responded to a report of a pedestrian being hit by a car on I-264 eastbound near the Military Highway interchange. A man — who was hit by a 2002 Ford pickup truck — was found dead at the scene, according to VSP.
Prior to his death, VSP says the man got into a car chase with ICE officers. In an attempt to escape, the man exited his vehicle and tried to cross I-264. VSP noted that they were not involved in the car chase.
VSP says they're investigating the crash and the incident is still under investigation.
News 3 reached out to ICE to ask what prompted the pursuit. This article will be updated if we get a response.
