Indianapolis Colts football player Edwin Jackson, 26 years-old, and Uber driver Jeffrey Monroe, 54 years-old, were killed by an alleged drunk driving illegal alien who plowed into them early Sunday morning as the two men stood on the side of Interstate 70 in Indianapolis, according to police. Mexico native Alex Cabrera Gonsales, 37 years-old, was arrested shortly after he fled the accident on foot.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of one of our own. Edwin Jackson always brought a smile to our locker room and the community. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. We will miss him greatly: https://t.co/Vuql2FD59R pic.twitter.com/7gVR9PvmuA — Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 4, 2018

The Indianapolis Star reported on the accident, but left out pertinent details about the arrested suspect.

According to the Indiana State Police, the crash happened shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday along the westbound lanes of I-70, just west of Holt Road. Police said Jackson and 54-year-old Jeffrey Monroe of Avon were standing near a stopped vehicle when a black Ford F-150 pickup truck drove onto the emergency shoulder and struck them both. TRENDING: RUTH BADER GINSBURG DEAD! Supreme Court Justice Dies at Home Surrounded by Family …Monroe was an Uber driver, the company confirmed Sunday evening. Investigators believe he pulled to the side of the road and got out of the car to assist Jackson, 26, who became ill. …The driver of the pickup truck, identified as 37-year-old Alex Cabrera Gonsales of Indianapolis, tried to flee the scene on foot. He was apprehended shortly after on the ramp to Holt Road by Mays, police said. “It is believed Gonsales was intoxicated and was driving without a license,” Perrine said in a statement. “He was transported to the Marion County Jail, the result of the test for intoxication is pending.”…

An inmate records check shows Cabrera, booking number 1804804, is charged with one felony and four misdemeanors–and has a detainer filed by ICE.

49G05-1802-MC-004180 02/04/2018 9-30-5-5(a)(1) Causing Death When Operating a Motor Vehicle with an ACE of .08 or More 5 F

49G05-1802-MC-004180 02/04/2018 9-24-18-1 Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License A M

49G05-1802-MC-004180 02/04/2018 9-30-5-2(a) & (b) Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person A M

49G05-1802-MC-004180 02/04/2018 9-30-5-1(b) Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .15 or More A M

Screen image of Alex Cabrera booking info shows Immigration hold.

No booking photo of Cabrera is readily available.

H/t: Free Republic.