Father of slain Marine speaks out after illegal immigrant who killed son faces third deportation
The father of a US Marine killed in a hit-and-run crash has spoken after federal authorities arrested the driver again, leaving him facing a third deportation. The case has renewed attention on repeat unlawful re-entry and immigration enforcement, as the victim’s family argues that previous removals did not prevent the death.
The driver, Martin Martinez-Ballinas, 38, is described by Fox News as a Mexican national who had previously been deported and returned to the United States. The Marine, Lance Corporal James Ray Walden III, died in the crash, and his father, James Walden Jr, discussed the case and border-security concerns on Fox News.
- Marine’s father speaks after driver’s third arrest.
- Driver again faces deportation after previous removals.
- Case highlights concerns about repeat unlawful re-entry.