Juan Alvarado Aguilar, 37, has been arrested and charged after a late-night head-on collision in Rowan County, North Carolina, that killed 20-year-old Catawba College soccer player Fletcher Harris and 19-year-old Skylar Provenza. Jail records show Aguilar is held on more than $5 million bond and faces multiple felony counts, including two counts of felony death by vehicle and driving while impaired. The Salisbury Post reported an ICE detainer was issued; that detainer has not been independently confirmed. The college and local community have mourned the victims; funeral services for Harris are scheduled for Thursday.
Undocumented Suspect Charged After Late-Night Head-On Crash Kills Catawba College Soccer Player and Girlfriend
Illegal immigrant accused in DUI crash that killed college soccer player, girlfriend: report
A 37-year-old man identified as Juan Alvarado Aguilar has been arrested and charged after a late-night head-on collision in Rowan County, North Carolina, that killed two people, local reports say. Jail records list Aguilar at the Rowan County Detention Center on bond set at more than $5 million following his arrest on multiple felony counts.
Juan Alvarado Aguilar is shown in a booking photo released by authorities. Police said Aguilar, 37, was identified as the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado involved in a DUI crash that killed two people.(Fox News)
Crash Details
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred late Friday night when Aguilar crossed the center line and struck another vehicle head-on. Investigators say Aguilar declined medical treatment at the scene but was taken to a medical facility for a blood draw before formal charges were filed.
Fletcher Harris and Skylar Provenza are shown in a photo taken before their deaths. The two were killed in a DUI crash, according to authorities.
Victims And Community Response
The victims were identified as 20-year-old Fletcher Mark Daniel Harris and 19-year-old Skylar Nichole Provenza. Harris, who was driving the vehicle, was a member of the Catawba College men’s soccer team. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Fletcher Harris and Skylar Provenza are shown in an undated photo. The two were killed in a DUI crash, according to authorities.
"Our hearts are broken," men’s head soccer coach Alex Morais said. "Fletcher was profoundly loved and will be missed by everyone in our program and community."
Catawba College said Harris had been part of the men’s soccer program for three seasons and was pursuing a double major in environmental and sustainability and biology. The school noted he regularly appeared on the presidential honor roll and the dean’s list. Funeral services for Harris are scheduled for Thursday.
Charges And Detainer Report
Local reports say Aguilar faces charges including two counts of felony death by vehicle and driving while impaired. The Salisbury Post reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a detainer and an administrative warrant for Aguilar following the arrest. That detainer was reported by the Salisbury Post and has not been independently confirmed through jail records by Fox News Digital.
Next Steps
Aguilar remains held at the Rowan County Detention Center on the reported bond amount while authorities continue their investigation. Officials have not provided additional public details about the circumstances leading up to the crash. Fox News Digital contacted ICE for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
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