7 immigrants arrested when the bailed out after a high speed chase in Kinney County

A driver from Austin led DPS Troopers on a high-speed vehicle pursuit in Kinney County. After reaching speeds of up to 100 mph, the driver eventually pulled into a ditch and stopped.

Several illegal immigrants bailed out and ran into the brush. Troopers arrested the female and driver. She’s now charged with evading and smuggling of persons.

A total of seven illegal immigrants were apprehended and referred to Border Patrol.