'Unlucky' Honduran woman arrested after allegedly running red light and crashing into ICE vehicle

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'Unlucky' Honduran woman arrested after allegedly running red light and crashing into ICE vehicle

Border Patrol commander recalls incident as federal agents conduct Operation Catahoula Crunch in Louisiana

Olivia Palombo

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December 27, 2025 10:28pm EST

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A Honduran national had an "unlucky" encounter with Border Patrol enforcement on Friday.

The woman allegedly ran a red light in Slidell, Louisiana, and rammed into an Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE) vehicle, U.S. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino wrote on X.

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"Apparently she never learned the lesson that red means stop," Bovino wrote. "Not ‘accelerate and collide with a government vehicle actively enforcing federal law.’"

Woman who allegedly crashed into DHS vehicle in Louisiana

A Honduran national was allegedly behind the wheel of a car that ran a red light and crashed into an ICE vehicle in Louisiana, according to officials. She was then arrested by federal agents. (Greg Bovino via Facebook)

No injuries were reported as a result of the crash, according to the post, but Bovino said she was "certainly taken into custody" following the accident.

"Unlucky for her. Lucky for us," Bovino continued in the post.

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Federal agents were reportedly in the area as part of the Operation Catahoula Crunch. The operation targets illegal immigrants in the New Orleans area, according to officials.

"Catahoula Crunch targets include violent criminals who were released after arrest for home invasion, armed robbery, grand theft auto and rape," Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.

Damaged car after woman runs into ICE vehicle

Photos, posted on social media, appear to show the woman's vehicle damaged near the front driver's side of the car. (Greg Bovino via Facebook)

ICE has reportedly apprehended approximately 370 people in the area, according to a Dec. 18 update.

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"DHS is making the New Orleans community safer as it continues to arrest illegal alien drug dealers, hit-and-run criminals, and one monster who was convicted for arson and threatening a person with intent to terrorize," McLaughlin said.

Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino stands near a convoy of agents’ vehicles parked outside a convenience store in New Orleans.

Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino at a New Orleans convenience store Dec. 3. (John Rudoff/Anadolu via Getty Images)

The DHS reported that it has deported more than 622,000 individuals in 2025 as of Dec. 19.

The department also reported that 2.5 million illegal immigrants have left the country, and an estimated 1.9 million self-deportations have occurred since President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration.

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Details about the Honduran woman were not made publicly available.

DHS did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

'Unlucky' Honduran woman arrested after allegedly running red light and crashing into ICE vehicle