A tragic incident occurred over the weekend when 27-year-old Washington State Patrol Trooper, Christopher Gadd, was killed in a crash on Interstate 5 in Marysville. The suspect, a 32-year-old Lynnwood man named Raul Benitez Santana, is accused of vehicular homicide. Court documents reveal Santana admitted to consuming marijuana and two beers before the crash. Following the incident, law enforcement agencies across Washington stood vigil in honor of Trooper Gadd. Santana, who is a citizen of Mexico and entered the U.S. as a 'gotaway', is currently facing charges and is reported to be in the United States unlawfully with a long criminal history. An ICE spokesperson confirmed the immigration detainer with the Snohomish County Jail. The community and Trooper Gadd's family, including his wife and a 2-year-old daughter, are mourning his loss. Bail for Santana has been set at $1 million.
Illegal Mexican migrant allegedly kills Washington state trooper in high-speed crash after drinking, smoking weed https://t.co/bgSowajLdq https://t.co/WmYKz3Jjmm
Man who crashed into Washington State Patrol trooper, killing him, in US illegally: ICE https://t.co/lvoy5LAK3c
Illegal migrant from Mexico is arrested for crashing his vehicle into a Washington state trooper while 'intoxicated' killing the 27-year-old cop and dad https://t.co/W9JRUicGY8 https://t.co/frUWiOfOHw
The suspect accused of hitting and killing a Washington State Patrol trooper on I-5 in Marysville early Saturday morning is a citizen of Mexico living in the United States "unlawfully," according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: https://t.co/8onofITasA
It’s not known when Santana entered the country but an ICE spokesperson confirmed he’s had at least four run-ins with the law in Washington. More here: https://t.co/gmXoqgvobm
Raul Benitez Santana is accused of driving while high, crashing into and killing a Washington State Trooper. ICE has confirmed that the prolific offender in this country illegally. He may have been here since at least 2013.
The suspect accused of hitting and killing a Washington State Patrol trooper on I-5 in Marysville early Saturday morning is a citizen of Mexico living in the United States "unlawfully," according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. https://t.co/8onofITasA
R.I.P. | Washington State Patrol Trooper Killed in DUI Crash by Illegal Alien With Lengthy Rap Sheet Trooper Christopher Gadd leaves behind a wife and children CLOSE THE BORDER https://t.co/gHLpLIyB5F
🚨NEW: The suspect in the death of Trooper Christopher Gadd is Mexican and is in the U.S. ILLEGALLY ❗️ALL WE KNOW -- CRIMINAL RECORD❗️ Raul Benitez Santana entered the U.S. without admission or parole, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Seattle ERO had… https://t.co/wbkcDXq4lr
Man accused of killing trooper is not a U.S. citizen: ICE https://t.co/mW38BtkyaO
The suspect in the vehicular homicide of Washington State Patrol Trooper Christopher Gadd is a citizen of Mexico and is in the country illegally, according to an ICE spokesperson. https://t.co/AkK6S8EOEi
Say his name: Christopher Gadd (27) Christopher was a State Patrol Trooper in the state of Washington. He was married and the dad of a 2 year old girl. He was kiIIed Saturday by an illegal with a long criminal history named Raul Benitez Santana, who came from Mexico at an… https://t.co/GNG05dC6zU
NEW: An illegal alien from Mexico who entered the U.S. as a “gotaway” at an unknown time & location is the suspect being charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a Washington State Trooper, per @thehoffather. Thread below. https://t.co/nwCE4tDWu2
BREAKING: Ari Hoffman reporting that man accused of killing a Washington State Trooper is an illegal immigrant. Unreal. https://t.co/F8uAIXh77t
🧵EXCLUSIVE: ERO Seattle (ICE) placed an immigration detainer with the Snohomish County Jail, WA, on March 4, for Raul Benitez Santana, 33 a citizen of Mexico who is currently being held on charges related to vehicular homicide of Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd. https://t.co/kDYeFvLaNb
Man accused of killing trooper in crash appears in court https://t.co/y0DTIjjGke
A teen is suspected of consuming marijuana prior to a head-on crash Sunday night in northwest Las Vegas that left a 62-year-old woman dead, police say. DETAILS: https://t.co/AgAfcwsCJt https://t.co/9yDmKCUDOd
Bail is set at $1 million for the Lynnwood man accused of crashing into a Washington State Patrol car and killing the trooper inside. https://t.co/Ybwo4AibAR
A man accused of hitting and killing a Washington State trooper on I-5 this weekend faced a judge for the first time. https://t.co/YKYQLbKSuy
Driver admitted to drinking, smoking weed before killing WSP trooper in crash, docs say https://t.co/MadGWVaMVX
Washington law enforcement agencies standing vigil in honor of WSP trooper killed on I-5 https://t.co/VYg9MWxPlZ
A 32-year-old Lynnwood man is facing vehicular homicide charges in the death of a Washington State Trooper (WSP) over the weekend. More here: https://t.co/xUUXbFeILD
A 32-year-old man accused of causing a crash that killed a Washington State Patrol trooper admitted to smoking marijuana and having two Coors Lights. https://t.co/0qxomDwrDA
In probable cause documents for the suspect's arrest, a deputy said the man admitted to "smoking a bowl of marijuana" and drinking 2 beers earlier that night: https://t.co/5Ex6o9ghvP https://t.co/Y4mMdAoU21
A 32-year-old Lynnwood man will appear in Snohomish County court Monday, 2 days after he allegedly was driving on Interstate 5 in Marysville and crashed into a Washington State Patrol cruiser, killing Trooper Christopher Gadd: https://t.co/5Ex6o9fJGh
My heart is with Trooper Gadd's family, friends, & colleagues at @wastatepatrol during this difficult time. May his service & sacrifice never be forgotten. https://t.co/i2Jd5MC0RW
According to deputies, the suspect behind the wheel of the SUV had bloodshot eyes and admitted to smoking marijuana hours before the crash https://t.co/1YJBxvTiti
Trooper Chris Gadd honored on floor of #WALeg Senate with moment of silence and a speech from former @wastatepatrol trooper Sen. John Lovick. https://t.co/jIXDB6rseE
An 18-year-old is suspected of DUI and reckless driving in a crash that killed a woman and critically injured another on Sunday night. https://t.co/PYylSCppeo
Fatal I-5 crash: Driver admitted to drinking, smoking weed before crash https://t.co/jdYntz7ANG
Driver who hit and killed WSP trooper on I-5 admitted to weed, alcohol use before deadly crash, court documents say https://t.co/6O8SeYh74T
A person is dead after police said a reckless driver consumed marijuana before crashing into another vehicle. https://t.co/VIUjbpzdeT
I'm heartbroken to learn of Trooper Christopher Gadd's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Gadd's family and all members of the @wastatepatrol as they mourn the loss of a beloved friend, son, husband, and father. https://t.co/6FXoKXgBXV