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flag An undocumented Salvadoran immigrant pleaded guilty to a fatal 2025 hit-and-run in Columbia, South Carolina, resulting in a one-year sentence and deportation.

flag Rosali Fernandez-Cruz, an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador, pleaded guilty to a hit-and-run causing death in the April 2025 crash that killed 21-year-old University of South Carolina student Nate Baker in Columbia. flag The incident occurred when Fernandez-Cruz, driving a truck, struck Baker, a motorcycle rider, at the intersection of Blossom and Assembly streets. flag He fled the scene on foot but was apprehended half a mile away. flag Sentenced to one year in prison with credit for 131 days served, he is set for release in March 2026 and will be deported after serving his term. flag Three other charges were dropped. flag The case was transferred to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, drawing criticism from local prosecutors. flag Baker’s family said they forgave Fernandez-Cruz.

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