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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Newsweek
Husband Denied Entry Into US to Get Body of His Dead Wife
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A man in Mexico who reportedly had his visa denied is unable to travel to the United States to retrieve his wife's body after she died in a car crash in Nevada. Gloria Vega Nava, 41, died from injuries sustained in a car crash over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to the Clark County Coroner's Office. Her husband, Evaristo Vega, who lives in Tijuana, Mexico, told Las Vegas news station KLAS that his application for an emergency visa through the U.S. embassy in Tijuana was denied. Newsweek reached out to the U.S. State Department for comment. The Context The crash occurred on Saturday, July 5, near Moapa, Nevada. Vega said he was informed that his wife and another occupant of the vehicle were seriously injured. He said she had been working at a warehouse in Las Vegas. Immigration policies under the Trump administration have become significantly stricter, with a notable increase in visa denials and travel restrictions. Many applicants, particularly those with prior immigration violations or bans, faced heightened scrutiny and fewer exceptions for humanitarian or emergency cases. What To Know "She was in a bad condition. She suffered a very bad accident and very bad injury on the brain," Vega told KLAS. Nava died at a local hospital three days after the crash, according to the Clark County Coroner's Office. Officials said the cause and manner of death remain under investigation. Vega is unable to cross the U.S. border as he said that he self-deported to Mexico in 2017 and has been waiting for a 10-year reentry ban to expire before beginning the process of applying to reenter the country. He was two years away from eligibility. It is unclear why Vega self-deported. "I was trying to do anything. Anything to go see her, to be with my kids, you know? I wasn't trying to do anything illegal," Vega told KLAS. What People Are Saying Evaristo Vega told Las Vegas news station KLAS of his wife: "She was everything to us. She was everything to us. She basically became the head of the family, you know?" File photo of the seal of the State Department at the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, D.C. File photo of the seal of the State Department at the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, D.C. Alex Brandon/AP What Happens Next Vega's next step is to arrange for his wife's body to be released from the Clark County Coroner's Office for burial. He may appeal the visa denial with additional legal support. Advocacy groups or elected officials could intervene on Vega's behalf, potentially expediting a temporary entry. If no exception is granted, arrangements for his wife's burial may need to proceed without his presence in the U.S.
The Hill
6 days ago
- The Hill
Man says US denied entry visa to get his wife's body after Nevada crash
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A husband is both grieving and frustrated after he says the United States denied him entry to the country to settle his wife's affairs following her death in Nevada. Gloria Vega Nava, 41, died of injuries she suffered in a car crash over the Fourth of July holiday, according to the Clark County Coroner's Office. Her husband, Evaristo Vega, lives in Tijuana, Mexico. 'She was everything to us. She was everything to us. She basically became the head of the family, you know?' Vega said. The crash happened on Saturday, July 5, near Moapa. Vega learned that his wife and another person in the vehicle were seriously hurt. He said she worked at a warehouse in Las Vegas. 'She was in a bad condition. She suffered a very bad accident and very bad injury on the brain,' he said. The Clark County Coroner's Office confirmed to Nexstar's KLAS that Vega Nava died three days after the crash at a local hospital. Details on the manner and cause of death were pending. Evaristo Vega's next step is to get his wife's body out of the Clark County Coroner's Office for a burial. The problem is he can't cross the border. Vega self-deported from the United States in 2017 to Mexico and was waiting for a 10-year ban to be over before he could start the process of applying to enter. He was only two years away. 'I was trying to do anything. Anything to go see her, to be with my kids, you know? I wasn't trying to do anything illegal,' he said. Vega said his application for an emergency visa through the U.S. Embassy in Tijuana was denied. For now, he says all he can do is pray the embassy changes its mind as he plans to reapply.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Clark County coroner unveils new image of Jane Doe from 2013
CASEY, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Clark County Coroner's Office and the Illinois State Police have partnered with Moxxy Forensic Investigations to create a new reconstructed image of a Jane Doe found in 2013. According to a Facebook post from the Clark County, IL Facebook Page, a new updated image of Casey Jane, a Jane Doe found in 2013, was made in hopes of finding out who she was and how to get her to her family. The image doesn't claim to perfectly reflect the real-life appearance of the woman, but is based on admixture results taken from her DNA profile. Hog Barn in Clark County devastated by storm The DNA states that her ancestry is predominantly eastern Guatemalan, with some possible connections to El Salvador and Honduras. The post states that if you have a similar genetic ancestry, you are encouraged to upload your DNA to Gedmatch. Any memories or information about Jane Doe should be sent to kaycee@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man riding scooter dies 1 week after crash with Tesla in southwest Las Vegas valley
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A 63-year-old man died one week after he was hit by a Tesla while riding a scooter in the southwest Las Vegas valley. According to the Clark County Coroner's Office, the man was hit on Friday, Feb. 21, and succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, Feb. 28, despite life-saving efforts. Man critically injured in Las Vegas crash involving scooter The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported that the crash occurred on West Hacienda Avenue, west of South Decatur Boulevard. Authorities stated that the scooter rider was crossing Decatur Boulevard outside of a marked or implied crosswalk when he entered the path of the Tesla. The impact caused the man to be thrown off his scooter and onto the roadway, police said. Emergency responders took the man to a nearby hospital, where he was initially reported to be in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. Police confirmed that the Tesla driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment. This incident marks the 34th traffic-related fatality in LVMPD's jurisdiction for 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox Sports
12-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
UNLV offensive lineman Ben Christman found dead in off-campus apartment
UNLV senior offensive lineman Ben Christman, who transferred after last season from Kentucky, has died, the university announced. Christman, who was 21, was found dead in an off-campus apartment on Tuesday morning. The university said it didn't have other details and a cause of death would later be determined by the Clark County Coroner's Office. UNLV said Christman's family and the team have been informed and that counseling services would be provided. "Our team's heart is broken to hear of Ben's passing," UNLV coach Dan Mullen said in a statement. "Since the day Ben set foot on our campus a month ago, he made the Rebels a better program. Ben was an easy choice for our leadership committee as he had earned the immediate respect, admiration and friendship of all his teammates. Our prayers go out to his family and all who knew him. Ben made the world a better place and he will be missed." Christman began his college career at Ohio State as a highly ranked prospect in the 2021 recruiting class. He redshirted that season and played in one game in 2022 before transferring to Kentucky. Christman did not play in 2023 because of a knee injury, but appeared in all 12 games last season on special teams. He then transferred to UNLV. "There is little that can be said to lessen the pain of suddenly losing a member of our university family at such a young age, and my heart breaks for all who knew and loved him," UNLV President Keith Whitfield said in a statement. Reporting by The Associated Press. recommended Get more from College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
