A man is facing serious charges after allegedly driving under the influence and causing a tragic accident that claimed the lives of a student-athlete and his girlfriend in Rowan County, North Carolina. Local sources report that federal immigration officials have also placed a detainer on him.
The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Juan Alvarado Aguilar, is currently held in the Rowan County Detention Center with his bail set at over $5 million. Aguilar’s arrest includes multiple charges, notably two counts of felony death by vehicle and driving while impaired.
According to the Salisbury Post, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a detainer and an administrative warrant for Aguilar. However, Fox News Digital has yet to independently verify this detainer through available jail records.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reports that the incident occurred late on Friday night. Aguilar allegedly crossed the center line, leading to a head-on collision with another vehicle.
Authorities have released a booking photo of Juan Alvarado Aguilar, identified as the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado involved in the fatal DUI crash. (Image courtesy of Rowan County Sheriff’s Office)
Investigators noted that Aguilar declined medical assistance at the crash site and was taken for a blood test before facing formal charges.
The victims were identified as 20-year-old Fletcher Mark Daniel Harris and 19-year-old Skylar Nichole Provenza. Harris was the driver of the vehicle and a student-athlete at Catawba College, where he played on the men’s soccer team. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Fletcher Harris and Skylar Provenza are shown in a photo taken before their deaths. The two were killed in a DUI crash, according to authorities. (Instagram/ skylar_provenza)
Harris had been a member of the Catawba College men’s soccer program for three seasons and was a double major in Environmental and Sustainability and Biology, according to the school. The college said he was consistently recognized on the Presidential Honor Roll and Dean’s List.
In a statement, Catawba College officials described Harris as a beloved member of the campus community.
“Our hearts are broken,” Head Men’s Soccer Coach Alex Morais said. “Fletcher was profoundly loved and will be missed by everyone in our program and community.”
Fletcher Harris and Skylar Provenza are shown in an undated photo. The two were killed in a DUI crash, according to authorities. (Instagram/ skylar_provenza)
Catawba College Vice President for Athletics Michelle Caddigan also released a statement mourning Harris’ death.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Fletcher Harris,” Caddigan said. “This is an unimaginable loss for our campus community. Fletcher was an exceptional student and dedicated athlete whose impact extended far beyond the soccer field.”
Family members and members of the community have shared tributes honoring Harris and Provenza, describing them as kind, generous young people whose lives were cut short.
In a post shared by a family member, Harris was remembered as “one of the best human beings” they had ever known, while Provenza was described as a “beautiful soul.” The family member wrote that the couple had “the best hearts” and asked the public to keep both families in their prayers.
Harris was also remembered by leaders in the soccer community. Hickory FC co-founder and managing director said Harris taught others “how to be good teammates” and how to make a positive impact, adding that his legacy would “live on.”
Funeral services for Harris are scheduled for Thursday.
Fox News Digital reached out to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.
