Texas DPS saves child after high-speed chase with human smuggler
Luke Gentile
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A 7-year-old child was rescued after Texas Department of Public Safety troopers captured a human smuggler following a high-speed chase.
The incident occurred on Nov. 23 after the driver of a Mazda MX-3 refused to stop and drove on the wrong side of the road in Kinney County at roughly 110 mph, according to footage of the incident and a release shared Thursday.
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“[Abel Vasquez] eventually lost control and crashed into a barrier at Laughlin Air Force Base,” the release said.
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After slamming into the barrier, Vazquez exited the vehicle, and people were soon pulled out.
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“The Driver was arrested and charged with evading arrest, smuggling of persons, and smuggling of persons younger than 18 years of age,” the release indicated.
“Five illegal immigrants, including a 7-year-old child, were referred to U.S. Border Patrol,” it added.