Day Laborer Struck by Vehicle in Huntington Park While Fleeing Border Patrol

A day laborer was reportedly struck by a vehicle at a Home Depot in Huntington Park, California, while being pursued by U.S. Border Patrol agents. The incident, which occurred around 10:00 a.m. on December 2, 2025, at the Home Depot on Slauson Avenue, saw the individual hospitalized before being released, according to local reports. The chase unfolded as federal immigration agents conducted an operation targeting day laborers in the area.

The incident was first reported by L.A. TACO, with reporting from Aisha Wallace-Palomares, highlighting the ongoing presence of Border Patrol in Southeast Los Angeles. Witnesses described agents raiding the Home Depot, leading to a man running into the street where he was hit by a passing vehicle. While the individual received medical attention and was released, at least one other person was detained during the raid, and another, identified as Ernesto, remains missing.

This event is part of a broader pattern of increased immigration enforcement activities targeting day laborers at Home Depot locations across Los Angeles. Federal agents have reportedly utilized unmarked vehicles, including Penske rental trucks, to conceal their presence and conduct operations, leading to multiple arrests and community concern. Advocacy groups have criticized these tactics, noting that Home Depot parking lots are informal gathering points for laborers seeking work.

The incident in Huntington Park follows other high-profile enforcement actions, including a fatal incident in Monrovia in August 2025, where a day laborer, Carlos Roberto Montoya Valdez, was struck and killed by an SUV on the 210 Freeway while fleeing immigration agents. Community organizations, such as the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, have called for accountability and protested against these operations, urging Home Depot to take a stance against such raids on their properties. The ACLU Foundation of Southern California has also raised concerns about potential violations of federal court orders during these enforcement actions.