Smuggler Leads DPS Troopers on High-Speed Pursuit in La Salle Co.

A human smuggler led DPS Troopers on a high-speed vehicle pursuit on I-35 in La Salle County. The driver, from California, eventually went off the road before bailing out. He was arrested by Troopers and Encinal Police and charged with human smuggling and evading arrest.

Several illegal immigrants jumped from the vehicle when it stopped, hopped a ranch fence and ran toward the brush. Eight were apprehended and referred to Border Patrol.