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Just hours after a federal immigration agent struck him with an SUV on a Woodland street, Antonio Moreida stood before the City Council on Tuesday night and criticized the local police response, alleging officers showed little concern for his well-being.
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Moreida also alleged that another vehicle involved in the immigration operation appeared outside his home later that day, while he was at the hospital recovering from the collision.
“I can’t imagine any anybody else running anybody over and staying on scene as a hit-and-run and not being approached whatsoever,” Moreida told council members, criticizing Woodland police for what he described as a lack of investigation. “So I’m really annoyed, to say the least.”
Moreida said he was particularly concerned that a Dodge Durango he had been recording shortly before the collision appeared outside his home while he was in the emergency room. His father spotted the vehicle and photographed its license plate, which Moreida said he matched to footage he had recorded earlier.
“So I really would like to know how they got that information because they never stepped out of their vehicle. They never approached me. They never spoke to me. They never checked on me,” he said. “It was my community that checked on me.”
It was not independently established why the vehicle was in the area or whether federal agents were attempting to contact Moreida or his family. Homeland Security officials did not respond to questions about Tuesday’s encounter.
Moreida’s remarks came as Woodland authorities investigated the collision, which was captured on video and drew condemnation from elected officials and immigrants’ rights advocates. Woodland Police Chief Ryan Kinnan later called the footage “very troubling” and said investigators were reviewing multiple videos and gathering evidence.
Moreida was struck about 9:38 a.m. Tuesday near Clover and College streets while recording federal immigration enforcement activity in a residential neighborhood, according to Woodland police and video footage of the incident.
Video shared by NorCal Resist showed Moreida standing in the street recording an approaching SUV when its front-right corner struck him, knocking him to the pavement. The vehicle continued down the street.
Moreida was evaluated by emergency medical personnel and transported to a hospital, police said.
Man questions Woodland police response
Speaking during the City Council’s public comment period, Moreida alleged that a Woodland police officer who spoke with him after the collision showed little concern and collected only his name and phone number.
Moreida questioned why federal agents were not approached by police after the collision.
At the meeting, Woodland Mayor Tom Stallard expressed relief at seeing Moreida address the council.
“Let me just say how grateful I am to see you standing here,” Stallard told him.
Police chief promises independent investigation
In a statement released late Tuesday, Woodland police said the ICE agent driving the Chevrolet Tahoe immediately notified dispatch and cooperated with local investigators.
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The department said officers spent the day gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and reviewing video from multiple perspectives, including footage showing interactions between Moreida and federal personnel before the collision.
The department said it was examining the actions of both the pedestrian and the driver to establish what happened.
“I’ve seen the video myself, and I find it very troubling. I understand why people in our community are upset and worried,” Kinnan told council members during Tuesday’s meeting said in the statement.
“Our responsibility is to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation to establish the facts,” Kinnan said in the statement posted on social media. “We recognize the concerns surrounding federal law enforcement activity in Woodland, and the safety and well-being of our community members remain a priority.”
The department said it did not participate in the immigration operation and does not assist with immigration enforcement under California law.
Police said they requested cooperation from federal authorities and would submit the completed investigation to the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office for review.
Woodland officials condemn collision
Moreida was among several residents and local officials who criticized immigration enforcement operations during Tuesday’s two-hour meeting.
Former Woodland Mayor Vicky Fernandez said families were living in fear of federal immigration agents and questioned whether local police would protect residents confronted by immigration officers.
“It’s not OK for us to stand in silence,” Fernandez told council members.
Yolo County Supervisor Angel Barajas called for an immediate investigation into the collision.
“Everyone must follow the law regardless of position, whether they have a badge,” Barajas said.
Stallard called the incident “unthinkable and shocking” and expressed concern about federal agents’ treatment of Woodland residents.
The collision also drew criticism from U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, whose congressional district includes Woodland, and U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California.
Woodland police said the investigation remained active and asked anyone who witnessed the collision or recorded video to contact the department at 530-666-2411.
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This story was originally published October 21, 2026 at 8:21 AM.