Video Evidence Contradicts Federal Agency Claims Following October 20 Vehicle Incident in Woodland
WOODLAND, CA — “The Woodland Police Department is aware of the statement issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the October 20, 2026, pedestrian collision involving a vehicle operated by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
Certain claims made in the DHS statement are inconsistent with the video evidence obtained and reviewed by Woodland Police investigators. We believe our community deserves accurate, factual information about this incident, particularly given the concerns it has raised.
Based on the video evidence reviewed to date, investigators have established the following:
• The pedestrian was struck by a vehicle driven by an ICE agent.
• The pedestrian did not jump onto the hood of the vehicle.
• The pedestrian did not slide off the hood of the vehicle.
• The driver applied the brakes before the collision.
• The driver remained near the scene, contacted Woodland Dispatch, and cooperated with Woodland Police officers during the initial investigation.
These findings are based on the evidence currently available and may be supplemented as additional information is obtained.
The Woodland Police Department is conducting an active criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the actions of those involved and the events leading up to the incident.
Our responsibility is to conduct a thorough, fair, and impartial investigation based on the facts and evidence, regardless of who is involved. Upon completion, the case will be forwarded to the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office for an independent review.
We encourage anyone who witnessed the incident or has video footage to contact Woodland Police Dispatch at (530) 666-2411. Spanish-speaking staff are available to assist.
We also want to reassure our community that the Woodland Police Department does not inquire about the immigration status of victims or witnesses reporting an incident.
We understand the concern this incident has generated within our community. While we will not speculate about the outcome of an ongoing investigation, we have a responsibility to correct information that is inconsistent with the evidence.
Our commitment is to the facts, to transparency, and to the community we serve.
— Chief Ryan Kinnan
Woodland Police Department
Statement from Woodland Mayor Tom Stallard
“The lack of truth in the Department of Homeland Security’s statement is evidenced by video taken at the scene. All of us can be assured that the Police Department’s investigation into this disturbing incident will continue to be speedy, fair, and impartial.”
— Mayor Tom Stallard
City of Woodland”
