Death of Knoxville fire captain’s 22-year-old son sparks debate over illegal immigration after he was ‘killed by an undocumented driver’

Tuesday, January 8, 2019
By Paul Martin

Pierce Corcoran, 22, was killed on December 29 by an undocumented driver
Police said Franco Cambrany Francisco-Eduardo, 44, smashed into Pierce’s car
Francisco-Eduardo was turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement
He has been in the US illegally for 14 years, according to victim’s father
His immigration status hasn’t been confirmed by ICE due to government impasse
Pierce is the son of Knoxville Fire Department spokesman Captain D.J. Corcoran
His death has sparked debate over illegal immigration and need for border wall

By VALERIE EDWARDS
DAILYMAIL.COM
8 January 2019

The death of a Tennessee fire captain’s 22-year-old son has sparked debate over illegal immigration after he was allegedly killed by an undocumented driver, and the victim’s devastated parents are speaking out.

Pierce Corcoran was killed on December 29 after a pickup truck driven by Franco Cambrany Francisco-Eduardo, 44, veered into oncoming traffic and smashed into his Honda Civic, according to a statement from the Knoxville Police Department.

Pierce, who is the son of Knoxville Fire Department spokesman Captain D.J. Corcoran, was pronounced dead a short time later at the UT Medical Center.

Police said Pierce was driving with his girlfriend, 21-year-old Jade Adams, who was treated for non life-threatening injuries.

Authorities said the crash involved multiple cars and passengers in two other vehicles were not injured.

Francisco-Eduardo has no criminal history.

Knoxville Fire Department Assistant Chief Mark Wilbanks told Knox News that D.J. Corcoran remains on indefinite leave from work.

‘He wants people to know Chapman Highway is a dangerous highway,’ Wilbanks said. ‘People should slow down, don’t text while driving, and practice safe driving techniques on Chapman Highway.’

The Rest…HERE

Leave a Reply

Join the revolution in 2018. Revolution Radio is 100% volunteer ran. Any contributions are greatly appreciated. God bless!

Follow us on Twitter