CHICAGO — A woman involved in a collision with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood is disputing video evidence that appears to show her car striking the side of the federal vehicle.
The incident, which was captured on video and circulated widely on social media, shows several bystanders surrounding an ICE vehicle before a white sedan — driven by 33-year-old Dayanne Figueroa — slams into its side. ICE agents are then seen pulling Figueroa from the vehicle as onlookers shout, accusing agents of causing the crash.
“You hit her! We have it on video!” one bystander can be heard yelling.
According to reports, Figueroa said she was driving to work when the collision occurred. In a statement to the Chicago Tribune, she maintained that the ICE vehicle struck her first.
“I was in shock and terrified. The video evidence is clear: Agents crashed into me,” Figueroa said. “I was not involved in any protest or related activity, and I intend to seek justice for how I was treated.”
ICE has not released an official statement regarding the incident, and it remains unclear what prompted the federal vehicle’s presence in the area. Chicago police confirmed they responded to the scene but did not report any serious injuries.
The video footage continues to spark debate online, with differing interpretations of which vehicle was at fault. The case is reportedly under review by both local authorities and federal officials.
