The FBI is investigating after an ICE vehicle allegedly crashed into an Arizona traffic stop

The FBI is investigating after an ICE vehicle allegedly crashed into an Arizona traffic stop

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The FBI is alleging that a vehicle carrying two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers was struck by a driver in Arizona. traffic stop Thursday morning, officials said.

The incident began around 8 a.m. local time, when ICE agents attempted to stop a vehicle overflow area, accordingly Fox 10 Phoenix.

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ice-agents-standoff-in-avondale-003 The FBI is investigating after an ICE vehicle allegedly crashed into an Arizona traffic stop

The FBI has launched an investigation after a suspect crashed into a vehicle carrying two ICE officers while attempting a traffic stop Thursday in Ariz., Ariz. (KSAZ)

Officers alleged the driver refused to pull over and instead fled the scene, the outlet reported.

The suspect then returned to the residence in his vehicle, where he crashed into the car ICE vehicle Occupied by two officers.

In a statement, FBI Officer confirmed that they are leading an investigation into the incident and will forward their findings to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona for a charging decision.

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ice-agents-standoff-in-avondale-002 The FBI is investigating after an ICE vehicle allegedly crashed into an Arizona traffic stop

Two ICE officers were in their vehicle when they were hit by a fleeing suspect after attempting a traffic stop Thursday in Ariz., Ariz. (KSAZ)

“Results will be diverted to US Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona for the decision to charge,” the statement read.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the driver involved, whether anyone has been arrested or if anyone has been reported injured.

The Avondale Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that the incident was referred to the FBI.

In a second ramming incident, three federal officers were also reported injured Thursday in San Diego after a man, who ICE said was in the country illegally, allegedly rammed his vehicle to avoid arrest.

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A witness, Michael Burreec, told the ABC San Diego affiliate KGTV That Driver’s “flagrant disregard for human life and the rule of law is why ICE San Diego will continue to pursue, arrest and remove dangerous illegal aliens who threaten our communities.”

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