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A person who entered the country illegally from Honduras is facing deportation after being accused of driving under the influence and causing a crash that resulted in the deaths of two teenagers in Dane County, Wisconsin.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a detainer against 30-year-old Noelia Saray Martinez-Avila, who has been charged in connection with the fatalities of 18-year-old Hallie Helgeson and 19-year-old Brady Heiling.
“Hallie Helgeson and Brady Heiling had promising futures ahead of them—and they would still be alive today if it weren’t for Noelia Saray Martinez-Avila—an illegal immigrant from Honduras,” stated Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Martinez-Avila made the reckless decision to drive the wrong way on a highway while under the influence and tragically ended the lives of these two young individuals.
“ICE has issued a detainer to take this individual, who poses a threat to public safety, out of the country,” she added. “Unfortunately, this particular area has a track record of not complying with ICE detainers, which has led to the release of violent criminals. Under Secretary Noem, we will ensure that these victims are not forgotten, and we will seek justice.”
ICE PLACES DETAINER ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT FACING CHARGES FOR ALLEGEDLY KILLING TEEN: ‘EVIL CRIMES’
Hallie Helgeson passed away after being involved in a collision with another vehicle allegedly driven by Noelia Saray Martinez-Avila, who was charged with driving under the influence, in Dane County, Wisconsin, on July 20, 2025.(Department of Homeland Security)
Martinez-Avila is facing charges that include homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, homicide by the use of a vehicle, operating a vehicle while intoxicated and causing injury, knowingly operating a vehicle with a revoked license while causing death, knowingly operating a vehicle with a revoked license while causing bodily harm, failing to install an ignition interlock device, and violating a court order, among other offenses.
According to the West Central Tribune, Martinez-Avila was allegedly driving a Chevrolet Suburban in the wrong direction on I-90 when she collided with a Volkswagen Tiguan carrying Helgeson and Heiling.
Helgeson, from Montevideo, passed away shortly after the crash, while Heiling was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Tragically, Heiling succumbed to his injuries later on.
The publication also reported that Martinez-Avila had been convicted of driving under the influence in 2020 and was required to have an interlock device installed in her vehicle to prevent it from starting if she had been drinking.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CONVICTED IN 100 MPH DUI CRASH THAT CLAIMED THE LIFE OF WASHINGTON STATE TROOPER
Brady Heiling passed away after being involved in a collision with another vehicle allegedly driven by Noelia Saray Martinez-Avila, who was charged with driving under the influence, in Dane County, Wisconsin, on July 20, 2025.(Department of Homeland Security)
The Wisconsin State Journal of Madison reported that the interlock device was not in place at the time of the crash last week.
Court records indicate that a bond of $250,000 per case has been set for Martinez-Avila, and if she is able to post bond, she will only be released once pretrial services have provided her with any necessary equipment.
If released, Martinez-Avila is prohibited from consuming or possessing alcohol, driving a vehicle, or having contact with the victims’ family members, among other restrictions.
ICE CAPTURES ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WANTED FOR ALLEGEDLY KILLING MOTHER IN DUI CRASH
Noelia Saray Martinez-Avila is accused of driving under the influence and colliding with another vehicle in Dane County, Wisconsin, resulting in the deaths of two teenagers on July 20, 2025.(Department of Homeland Security)
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DHS stated that ICE has issued a detainer for the arrest and removal of Martinez-Avila, noting that Dane County has a history of not honoring ICE detainers due to sanctuary jurisdiction policies.
