An illegal immigrant accused of killing the owner of a Nashville restaurant in a hit-and-run crash has been charged with murder.

Ulises Raigoz-Martinez, 24, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, is accused of a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of Smokin Thighs restaurant owner Matthew Carney, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed to FOX 17 News.

The Metro Nashville Police Department reported that Raigoz-Martinez is being charged with criminal homicide and evidence tampering in connection with Carney’s death.

On July 11, officers began searching for Raigoz-Martinez, an accused auto thief, who led officers on a high-speed chase in Williamson County. While two occupants in the stolen vehicle were apprehended, Raigoz-Martinez escaped.

FOX 17 News confirmed Raigoz-Martinez has an extensive criminal history.

Judge Tim Todd is accused of dismissing three charges during a preliminary hearing on March 6, FOX 17 News reported.

ICE issued a statement to FOX 17 News confirming the arrest.

“ERO New Orleans placed an immigration detainer on Ulises Raigoz-Martinez, 24, an unlawfully present Mexican citizen, following his arrest in Davidson County, Tennessee, for homicide, vehicle theft, and evading arrest on July 19. Raigoz entered the United States on an unknown date and location, without being admitted or paroled by an immigration officer,” a spokesperson for ICE said in a statement.

Nashville Police said that investigations concerning Raigoz-Martinez are ongoing.