U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer against Tomas Raymundo Brito, an alleged undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, following his arrest in connection with a hit-and-run incident that left a 74-year-old woman in critical condition in Miami-Dade County.

Geraldine Byrd, described by neighbors as a "kind" and friendly woman, is on life support after being struck by a vehicle outside her home early Sunday morning. According to authorities, Byrd had stepped out of her car to open her gate when Brito allegedly struck her vehicle, causing it to spin into Byrd before his truck allegedly hit her again, pinning her underneath.

Neighbors reported hearing a loud noise and screams following the collision. One neighbor, Kristina Diaz, told CBS Miami that they heard people yelling, "Where is she? Oh, she’s underneath the car. Call 911."

Following the incident, Brito allegedly fled the scene but was reportedly apprehended by a family member of Byrd's, who found him hiding in a shed. According to reports, Brito admitted to being the driver and stated he had consumed five beers prior to the crash. He was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a crash causing serious bodily injury and driving without a license.

ICE lodged the detainer with the Miami-Dade Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on the day of Brito's arrest. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that Brito "should have never been allowed in our communities or on our streets." He urged Miami-Dade County officials to cooperate with ICE and to turn Brito over into their custody for removal from the United States.

A spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department confirmed that the county received ICE's request and that Brito is currently in their custody. The department stated that they honor detainer requests in accordance with the law by holding individuals for an authorized 48-hour period. If ICE does not take custody within that timeframe, the individual is released as required by law. The spokesperson added that Miami-Dade County complies with all applicable laws regarding immigration detainer requests and does not deny them.

Miami-Dade County is not a sanctuary jurisdiction, and Florida law prohibits such policies. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office also participates in ICE's 287(g) program under state law. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has previously expressed criticism of ICE's former "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center, citing concerns about due process for individuals held there.

Brito entered the U.S. illegally at an unspecified time and location, according to DHS. He is reported to be a national of Guatemala.