Migrant Injured by Patrol Vehicle

SAN DIEGO — A suspected illegal immigrant suffered a broken rib Thursday afternoon when he was run over by a Border Patrol agent riding an all-terrain vehicle.

The man, whose identity was not known, was among a group of migrants who were being chased by Border Patrol agents near the Otay port of entry south of San Diego, patrol spokesman Roy Villareal said.

The man tripped while running over the rough terrain and the agent “wasn’t able to brake in time,” Villareal said.

The immigrant, who is believed to be a Mexican citizen, was taken to a hospital. Upon being released, he will be turned over to U.S. authorities, Villareal said.

The other suspected illegal immigrants in his group were taken into custody, he said.