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Illegal Immigrant Charged in Fatal Southern California Police Chase

2/5/2026

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Darwin Felipe Bahamon Martinez, illegal immigrant from Colombia, allegedly killed a motorist during a police chase.
The incident occurred on January 21, 2026, in Southern California.
He entered the United States in 2023 and was released under Biden's catch-and-release policy, per ICE.
He fled a traffic stop, triggering a collision that killed a 59-year-old man and injured an 83-year-old woman.
Martinez is held in Orange County Jail on homicide charges.

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Story summary

Darwin Felipe Bahamon Martinez, illegal immigrant from Colombia, allegedly killed a motorist during a police chase.
The incident occurred on January 21, 2026, in Southern California.
He entered the United States in 2023 and was released under Biden's catch-and-release policy, per ICE.
He fled a traffic stop, triggering a collision that killed a 59-year-old man and injured an 83-year-old woman.
Martinez is held in Orange County Jail on homicide charges.