Driver Charged in Fatal Crash Involving Wrong-Way Incident on Highway

<p>A man is accused of killing a young father while driving drunk in a stolen Audi the wrong way down a highway in North Texas. Alexander Nunez, 26, allegedly struck a vehicle carrying Kenan Ellis and two of his cousins shortly before midnight on September 3 on Highway 67 in Duncanville. Ellis had recently celebrated his 29th birthday.</p><p>Ellis was returning home from a music video shoot when the crash occurred, according to his uncle, Xavier Hicks. Hicks stated that the rapper BigXThaPlug was driving close behind. Ellis is survived by his 7-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter.</p><p>Nunez, who had been previously deported, faces charges of intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. He is currently held in the Dallas County Jail on a $110,000 bond.</p><p>Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer in the case, requesting that local authorities transfer Nunez to federal custody if he is released.</p><p>According to a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson, Nunez illegally re-entered the United States without being encountered at the border. The spokesperson emphasized that individuals who break the law will face consequences.</p><p>Hicks expressed surprise upon learning of Nunez's previous deportation, stating, "Wow." He added, "Honestly and truthfully, that’s unfortunate. But my faith keeps telling me that it was God’s timing." Hicks mentioned that he holds no malice towards Nunez.</p><p>Ellis's cousins sustained multiple broken bones in the crash, with one expected to be in a wheelchair for several months. Both are anticipated to recover.</p><p>The three men were approximately five minutes from home when the crash occurred. Authorities determined that Nunez was intoxicated after he failed field sobriety tests.</p><p>Ellis's sister, Siniya Allen, described her brother as "a great dad," "an amazing brother," and "an amazing son." She stated, "He was there for all his friends. He was just a great person." Allen expressed that Nunez's alleged actions resulted in an overwhelming loss for her family, saying, "He took something important from us. I lost a brother. My mom lost a son. I have another brother. He lost his sibling. His kids have to grow up without a dad. No kid should have to do that at the expense of somebody else’s actions."</p>