🚨 EAST WINDSOR MAN FACING FATAL HIT-AND-RUN CHARGES DETAINED BY ICE 🚔

📍 EAST WINDSOR, NJ — A man facing criminal charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash on Route 33 has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

ICE officials said its Newark field office arrested Herman Johel Santos-Morales on August 19. ICE identified Santos-Morales as a Honduran national who is unlawfully present in the United States and said he is now facing removal proceedings.

The arrest stems from a fatal August 9 crash at approximately 10:59 p.m. near the intersection of Route 33 West and Probasco Road.

According to East Windsor police, a 2013 Chrysler 300 traveling westbound struck two pedestrians who were crossing the roadway. Police said the driver fled the scene.

💔 A 37-year-old East Windsor man died from his injuries at Princeton Medical Center. A 21-year-old Spotswood man suffered significant injuries and was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, where he was reported to be in critical condition.

Police identified Santos-Morales as the alleged driver and charged him with multiple offenses, including:

🔴 Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death 🔴 Endangering an injured victim 🔴 Causing death while driving with a suspended or revoked license 🔴 Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury 🔴 Causing serious bodily injury while driving with a suspended or revoked license

Santos-Morales was previously turned over to the Mercer County Correctional Facility following his arrest, according to police.

ICE said Santos-Morales is currently facing removal from the United States.

⚖️ All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.