An 18-year-old Honduran man arrested earlier this month in connection with a two-vehicle crash that killed an adviser to Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto was in court custody after entering Honduras illegally. . He crossed the border in 2021 and was then released, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) told FOX News Digital.
of illegal alienElmer Rueda-Linares was involved in a fatal accident that claimed the life of Kurt Englehart, a father of one, in the early hours of April 6th. The accident occurred at Kietzke Lane and Peckham Lane, about eight miles south of downtown Reno. Nevada.
Rueda Linares was originally charged with felony hit and run, but the charge was changed to failure to stop at the scene of an accident, the Reno Gazaetto Joylbar newspaper reported, citing the sheriff’s office. He is being held at the Washoe County Jail in Reno on $100,000 bail.
Kurt Englehart (left) died in an accident in Reno on April 6th. Illegal immigrant Elmer Rueda-Linares (center) was arrested for leaving the scene. Englehart worked for Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Democrat of Nevada. (Facebook, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
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Federal agents placed immigration agents in Rueda Linares on April 8.
ICE told FOX News Digital that Rueda Linares entered the United States without being inspected by an immigration officer on March 12, 2021, at or near the Rio Grande City, Texas, port of entry.
Border Patrol arrested him, but he was later released on his own recognizance on June 22, 2021.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office for more information about the nature of the crash, but did not receive a response.
A spokesperson for Cortez Masto told Fox News Digital that the congressman “looks forward to seeing justice served and has confidence in local law enforcement and prosecutors.”
After his death, Cortés Mastro praised Inglehart and expressed his condolences.
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Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
“For the past eight years, Kurt has proudly served both my campaign and public service,” she wrote.
“A beloved figure throughout the state, Curt was always eager to help his constituents in a moment. I know you have great stories that have helped you or made you laugh. Kurt was a dedicated public servant, a loyal friend, and a loving father. ”
“Our prayers are with his family, loved ones and colleagues during this devastating time. We will miss him dearly.”
Englehart’s obituary states that he graduated from Tri-Valley High School in Dresden, Ohio, and attended Zane State University in Zanesville and Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio, where he earned degrees in political science and public administration. There is.
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A group of immigrants of various nationalities arrive at the Rio Grande, cross the river and surrender to American authorities. (Christian Torres/Anadolu via Getty Images)
He worked on then-President Obama’s 2012 presidential campaign and spent most of his career at Cortez Masto, most recently serving as a senior advisor in Cortez Masto’s official offices in Reno.
“No matter his position, Kurt championed others with purpose and was dedicated to fostering a democracy that worked for everyone,” the obituary said.
“He worked tirelessly to improve the lives of rural Nevadans and was especially passionate about supporting indigenous communities, cattlemen, miners and underrepresented people.”
