A vehicle pursuit with a silver Chevrolet SUV that was transporting six illegal immigrants

On August 9, 2022, DPS Troopers were involved in a vehicle pursuit with a silver Chevrolet SUV that was transporting six illegal immigrants in Webb County. During the pursuit on US 83, the illegal immigrants bailed out while the vehicle continued traveling south. DPS used spike strips to stop the vehicle and, shortly after, the driver crashed with a Dodge pickup truck. The driver of the Chevrolet SUV was apprehended and charged with human smuggling, evading with a vehicle and reckless driving. The driver of the Dodge pickup was not hurt. All six illegal immigrants were referred to US Border Patrol.