WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirms U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an immigration detainer for Julio Cesar Herrera Gonzalez, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, after he drove drunk and caused a devastating crash killing Raquel Lorena Sarabia Barajas and left her husband, Marco Antonio Baez Del Angel, fighting for his life.
On August 10, 2025, at 3:25 a.m., Herrera Gonzalez (pictured at top) was driving a Maserati SQ4 when he crossed into oncoming traffic, striking a Nissan Rogue. The passenger of the Nissan— Raquel Lorena Sarabia Barajas—died at the scene, while the driver, Marco Antonio Baez Del Angel, was rushed to the hospital and was last reported to be in critical condition.
According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Herrera Gonzalez was “showing signs of impairment,” and has since been charged for vehicular manslaughter, vehicular assault, DUI, and driving without a license.
“Herrera Gonzalez drove drunk and killed Raquel Lorena Sarabia Barajas and left her husband Marco Antonio Baez Del Angel fighting for his life. ICE issued an arrest detainer to ensure this criminal illegal alien is not released back into American communities,” said a Senior DHS Official. “It seems to be almost a daily occurrence where an illegal alien driving kills innocent Americans. All of these deaths are preventable because these illegal aliens should have NEVER been in our country. President Trump and Secretary Noem will continue to stand with the victims of illegal alien crime and their families.”
Julio Cesar Herrera Gonzales, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, was granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in 2008. His TPS was revoked in 2015. He was previously convicted of vandalism.